The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the immediate deployment of over 850 additional troops to strengthen ongoing operations in Plateau State.
This reinforcement follows a surge in attacks on innocent citizens, most recently in the Angwan Rukuba area of Jos North, which resulted in the death of no fewer than 28 people.
The Media Information Officer for the Joint Task Force, Captain Chinonso Oteh, confirmed the deployment in a statement on Thursday.
He noted that the new personnel are to support troops already on the ground in de-escalating tensions and restoring law and order across affected areas of the state.
The statement partly read, “In a swift and decisive move to contain the escalating security situation in parts of Plateau State, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, NAM, has approved the immediate deployment of additional troops to strengthen ongoing operations under Operation ENDURING PEACE.
“While addressing troops at the Headquarters Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE in Jos, the COAS charged them to remain professional, disciplined and firm in dealing with criminal elements threatening the peace and security of law-abiding citizens.
“He assured the personnel that adequate logistics and combat enablers have been provided to ensure the effective execution of their mission.”
The new personnel are tasked with protecting lives and property and ensuring the safety and security of residents across the state.
Following the March 29 attack, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, similarly ordered the deployment of Police Mobile Force units and other tactical teams to Plateau State.
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