The Plateau State government, in collaboration with the Center for Humanitarian Dialogue (hd), has launched an Early Warning, Early Response (EWER) strategy booklet, “Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)”, to help citizens identify insecurity threats and report them.
At the launch ceremony in Jos, Brigadier General Gakji Goshwe Shipi, representing Governor Caleb Mutfwang, cautioned citizens against believing false insecurity narratives from unverified social media sources.
He urged citizens to be vigilant but disregard social media reports of impending attacks on local governments and communities, especially during Christmas.
There have been widespread rumours of potential attacks in Plateau State and other North Central states during Christmas. Gen Shipi, head of the Plateau State Taskforce on Peace and Security (Operation Rainbow), stated that some threats are mere misinformation aimed at causing panic during religious festivities.
Dr Chris Agoha, Country Manager of Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (hd), outlined early warning signs for citizens to look out for, promoting proactive measures to ensure peace and security.
“Some of the threats are mere misinformation and tricks to scare citizens, particularly during religious festivities,” he said.
