We Will End Attacks In Plateau – Army
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By Adewunmi Adenekan
The Nigerian Army says it is working towards ending the acks in the Mangu Local Government Area and other parts of Plateau.
Reports indicate that about 300 people have died in the recent attacks.
Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Division Nigerian Army, Rukuba, near Jos, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to Governor Caleb Mutfwang, on Wednesday, at the Government House, Jos.
Abubakar said that necessary measures, including the deployment of more manpower and equipment to the state, had been taken to address the situation.
He said in addition to moving the division’s headquarters to Mangu, he has also held stakeholders meetings with residents and leaders of the affected areas, where he shared his contacts and those of his personnel with them, to facilitate prompt information and rapid response.
“I want to reassure you of the Nigerian Army’s commitment to ensure that normalcy is restored to the region.
“The Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) will be here on Saturday, to assess the situation and the headquarters that we have established in Mangu.
“We intend to continue to conduct operations not only within Mangu, but all the other areas of influence, including Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, and Riyom, which will also be touched by our officials to ensure that we sanitize the entire areas,” he said.
Abubakar told the governor that his visit was to meet with the governor formally and to brief him on his efforts so far, aimed at addressing the attacks.
Responding, Muftwang commended the GOC for his passion and commitment to duty, which he demonstrated with the relocation of the army headquarters in Plateau to Mangu, following the recent attacks on communities.
He promised a cooperative environment to ensure peace returns.
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