Army chief Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday, led heads of security agencies to Plateau for an on-the-spot assessment of the security situation.

Army spokeswoman Appolonia Anele disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.

Ms Anele said that the visit was part of renewed efforts to restore calm, strengthen operational coordination and entrench lasting peace in communities affected by recent security challenges across the state.

She said Mr Shaibu, upon arrival, was received by Governor Caleb Mutfwang, a development that underscored strong civil-military relations and a shared commitment to addressing emerging threats in Plateau.

According to her, Mr Shaibu later received a comprehensive operational briefing from the general officer commanding 3 Division, Folusho Oyinlola, on ongoing operations under the Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE in the state.

”The briefing highlighted proactive measures, joint operations and intelligence-driven strategies being implemented by the military and other security agencies to contain threats, protect lives and stabilise affected communities,” she said.

Mr Shaibu commended troops and other security personnel for their resilience, professionalism and sacrifices in ensuring the safety of residents, urging them to sustain the momentum in ongoing operations.

He restated the need for enhanced synergy among security agencies, noting that coordinated efforts remained critical to tackling the complex security challenges confronting parts of Plateau and neighbouring areas.

Mr Shaibu also engaged community leaders and residents, reassuring them of the Nigerian Army’s commitment to safeguarding all law-abiding residents and restoring normalcy in areas affected by recent disturbances.

He urged residents to remain calm, vigilant, and law-abiding, and to continue cooperating with security agencies by sharing credible information to support ongoing operations and investigations.

Mr Shaibu further appealed to residents to comply with the curfew imposed in affected areas, stressing that the measure was necessary to restore order and guarantee public safety. He reaffirmed the army’s commitment to working closely with sister security agencies, the Plateau government and other stakeholders to address security challenges and ensure sustainable peace in the state.

”The ongoing operations reflected a broader strategy to strengthen community resilience, enhance intelligence gathering and create a secure environment for socio-economic activities to thrive,” he stated.

(NAN)