 Gomber State has launched its first peace and security summit. Governor Mohamedu Yahya said the summit will provide an opportunity for security personnel, government officials and other strategic stakeholders to meet and discuss security issues. The government also launched a special security task force, Operation Atara, with the purpose of reinforcing security architecture in and around Gomber State. The summit keynote speaker was the Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba Al-Kali. He said the summit was coming at a critical time when the police was working towards deepening community engagement to control crime. Criminal elements all over the country are united in their determination to threaten our common values, destroy our means of livelihood and make life brutish and miserable for the people. Although the present security situation in the country is generally precarious, Gomber State is relatively secure and peaceful. For instance, we take a look at the Nigeria Security Tracker published monthly by EONS Intelligence, a reputable race and security consulting organization. Gomber State has recorded the least incidences of chillings, kidnapping and other violent crimes during the first quarter of their 2022. That's to the combined efforts of our security agencies and other relevant stockholders. However, it is imperative to note that Gomber State is not immune and insulated from the happenings in other parts of the country. We have our own share of local security threats, fuelled by political surgery, use restiveness and unemployment, which led to the emergence of the notorious Calary Group.