Major General Taoreed Lagbaj, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has formally flagged off Operation Hakorin Damisa in Plateau state.
The ongoing operations to quell the unfortunate herders/ farmers clashes in Mangu Local Government Area of the state.
Addressing the troops during the flag-off, the Army Chief charged them to stamp out every form of security threat in the locality and on the Plateau.
He urged them to sustain swift and timely responses to distress calls, adding that they should also make it a point of duty to provide feedback to the community concerned.
He pointed out this will build the people’s confidence in the ongoing operations.
He assured the troops that the topmost in his philosophy of command is the provision of Sound Administration, which places a premium on the welfare and well-being of personnel.
The COAS also held a town hall meeting with critical stakeholders in Mangu, where he averred that all stakeholders must show commitment to what he described as the “Mangu Peace project,” adding that they and their families are the end beneficiaries when the locality and the state are peaceful.
Gen Lagbaja admonished all stakeholders to rein in their children and wards who foment chaos and bear illicit firearms, as troops are mandated to neutralize anyone carrying such weapons.
He commiserated with every household that lost someone or property in the crisis, stressing that no amount of money is worth the life of any individual.
