Military relocates Operation Safe Haven headquarters following Plateau killings

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In a move to curb rising insecurity, the Joint Security Task Force, code-named Operation Enduring Peace in Plateau State, has relocated its tactical headquarters from Jos, the state capital, to Mangu Local Government Area of the state.

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The redeployment follows a spate of attacks in Mangu, including the recent assault on Binper Village which claimed over 25 lives.

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Addressing journalists during the relocation on Wednesday, the Commander of OPSH and General Officer Commanding, 3 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj-Gen. Williams Dangana, said the decision was aimed at improving operational efficiency and response time.

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“Establishing a physical presence in Mangu will enable leadership to maintain direct, real-time assessment of the security situation and ensure timely tactical responses,” Dangana stated.

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He disclosed that the relocation is backed by significant reinforcement of troops, equipment and logistics approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Lit-Gen. Waidi Shaibu.

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“My being here is not just in person. I’m here with enablers, additional manpower and all the resources required to execute this mandate,” the GOC said.

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To confront the heightened threats, the military has also launched Operation Hard Nut, a new initiative focused on dismantling armed groups and restoring order in volatile communities across Mangu and adjoining areas of the state.

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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.”

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In recent weeks, renewed violence has left dozens dead and many displaced.

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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.

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