by Christiana Gokyo, Jos

PLATEAU STATE – The GOC 3 Division Nigerian Army, General Abdulsalami Abubakar and the Commander Operation Safe Haven (COPSH), who assumed duty in the Command on 8 July 2023 as the COPSH and GOC 3 Div NA, has visited the affected crises-ridden area on Sunday, 9th July 2023, to have an on-the-ground assessment of the situation and proffer immediate solution to the lingering attacks.

Speaking during the visit, the commander stated that “Peace must be restored on the Plateau by every legitimate means possible.” 

The commander led an operation during the visit resulting in the recovery of five fabricated AK-47 rifles, 19 rounds 7.62mm special and 4 rounds of 7.62 mm Nato from the two communities involved. 

Maj-General Abdulsalami Abubakar also has restored normalcy to Sabon Gari of Mangu local government area of Plateau State, following the recent attack in the area. 

He also led the enforcement of the 24-hour curfew imposed on Mangu local government area by the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr Caleb Mutfwang, in order to allow security forces restore law and order in the affected communities.