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Army Moves Tactical Headquarters to Mangu as GOC Starts Operation Hard Nut

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  • The Nigerian Army has intensified operations in Plateau State, relocating its tactical headquarters to Mangu following a deadly attack that killed 25 people.
  • The General Officer Commanding, Major General Maxwell Dangana, is leading 'Operation Hard Nut' to flush out terrorists and criminal elements.
  • Police have arrested a suspect believed to be the mastermind of the attack, while retired military personnel protested delayed pension adjustments in Abuja.

The Nigerian Army has significantly escalated its security operations in Plateau State, moving its tactical headquarters to Mangu to directly oversee a new offensive against armed groups. This decisive action follows a deadly assault on the Bi Mper community, which resulted in 25 fatalities.

My tactical headquarters is here. I’m going to be here to have a close view of what is happening and be able to have an on the spot assessment, and anyone that comes to disturb the peace here will be removed.

— Major General Maxwell DanganaGeneral Dangana explained his decision to relocate the tactical headquarters to Mangu to directly oversee the new military operation.

Major General Maxwell Dangana, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander Operation ENDURING PEACE, has established his tactical headquarters in Mangu for two weeks. He is personally directing 'Operation Hard Nut,' a military push aimed at eradicating the terrorists and criminal elements responsible for the repeated attacks plaguing the region. General Dangana assured residents of the Army's commitment to restoring peace and stability, stating, "Anyone that fires at you, fire at him."

Reinforcing the operation, the Chief of Army Staff has approved the deployment of additional troops, advanced equipment, and crucial operational enablers to Mangu. General Dangana informed the soldiers that they possess all necessary resources to confront attackers and secure communities throughout the Mangu Local Government Area. The Army's presence and commitment are intended to provide a sense of security and deter further violence.

Anybody that fires at you, fire at him.

— Major General Maxwell DanganaGeneral Dangana issued firm instructions to troops regarding engagement with armed threats during Operation Hard Nut.

In a parallel development, the Plateau State Police Command announced the arrest of a suspect identified as the mastermind behind the Bi Mper attack. Police spokesperson SP Alfred Alabo confirmed that investigations are ongoing to apprehend all other perpetrators and bring them to justice. Meanwhile, in Abuja, retired military personnel protested the delayed implementation of consequential pension adjustments, highlighting a separate grievance within the security sector.

Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other suspects and bring all those responsible to justice.

— SP Alfred AlaboThe Plateau State Police Command spokesperson commented on the ongoing efforts to arrest all perpetrators of the Bi Mper attack.
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