FOLLOWING the recent attacks in Mangu Local Council, including the recent one on Tuesday, August 18, on Bin Per community, which claimed over 25 lives, and in its bid to curb rising insecurity, the Joint Security Task Force in Plateau State, code-named Operation Enduring Peace, has relocated its tactical headquarters from Jos, the state capital, to Mangu.
Addressing journalists during the relocation on Wednesday, August 19, the Commander of OPSH and General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj-Gen. Williams Dangana, said the decision was aimed at improving operational efficiency and response time.
According to him: “Establishing a physical presence in Mangu will enable leadership to maintain direct, real-time assessment of the security situation and ensure timely tactical responses.”
He disclosed that the relocation was backed by significant reinforcement of troops, equipment and logistics approved by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, adding: “My being here is not just in person. I’m here with enablers, additional manpower and all the resources required to execute this mandate.”
To confront the rising threats, the military has also launched Operation Hard Nut, an initiative focused on dismantling armed groups and restoring order in volatile communities across Mangu and adjoining parts of the state.
Dangana assured residents that troops would maintain a sustained presence to “systematically clear hostile elements and guarantee long-term safety for citizens of Mangu and its environs.”
The relocation of the OPSH headquarters to Mangu is expected to enhance coordination between security forces and local stakeholders as the military intensifies operations under Operation Hard Nut.
