Plateau killings: Army deploys additional 850 troops
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the immediate deployment of additional troops to reinforce ongoing operations in Plateau State under Operation ENDURING PEACE. The
- From Musa Umar Bologi, Abuja
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the immediate deployment of additional troops to reinforce ongoing operations in Plateau State under Operation ENDURING PEACE.
The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE, Captain Chinonso Polycarp, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
The deployment of the additional troops came amid the Sunday night attack in Anguwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, which claimed 28 lives.
Polycarp said not fewer than 850 troops were deployed from formations in Abuja and Kaduna to protect lives and property and ensure the safety and security of residents across the state.
The COAS had led a security assessment team to the state, where he was received by Governor Caleb Mutfwang.
Addressing the troops, the Army Chief 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.
