The Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), has met with key stakeholders from Bokkos and Mangu local councils of Plateau State following the resurgence of criminal attacks in the areas.

The Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), has met with key stakeholders from Bokkos and Mangu local councils of Plateau State following the resurgence of criminal attacks in the areas.

At a meeting held at the Headquarters 3 Division Nigerian Army (NA), Jos, yesterday, the General Officer Commanding 3 Division Nigerian Army (NA) and Commander OPSH, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, disclosed that the meeting was aimed at addressing the latest security concerns in some parts of the state.

The commander expressed displeasure over the reoccurring breach of security, which has resulted in the death of innocent civilians.

The commander reiterated that the causes of conflicts on the Plateau must be adequately addressed to prevent further breakdown of law and order.

He urged the stakeholders to support the resettlement efforts of the government and security agencies, thereby allowing displaced persons to return back to their ancestral homes.

Abubakar disclosed that some perpetrators of the recent attacks have been arrested and weapons and motorcycles recovered, stressing that troops would continue to conduct operations to bring the remaining perpetrators to justice.

Speaking at the meeting, the state Governor, Caleb Manasseh Muftwang, represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ephraim Usman, said the people no longer trust each other, adding that the government was working to rebuild trust among them.

He reiterated the government’s commitment to policing the state and making it safe for innocent residents.

Many stakeholders, who spoke during the meeting, emphasised the need for genuine dialogue and forgiveness between warring parties, so as to forge ahead and allow the state attain economic prosperity.

They resolved that the people must help the government to implement policies that would bring permanent peace to troubled areas in the state.

They also affirmed their resolve to support security agencies henceforth in ensuring that normalcy is returned to all the affected communities.
The meeting had in attendance top government officials, religious/traditional leaders, youth leaders and socio-cultural groups.