Nigerian Army Relocates Operation Safe Haven Headquarters to Mangu Amidst Killings

The Nigerian Army's Joint Security Task Force, Operation Safe Haven, has relocated its tactical headquarters from Jos to Mangu Local Government Area in Plateau State. This strategic redeployment follows a series of deadly attacks in Mangu, including a recent assault on Binper Village that claimed over 25 lives.

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Establishing a physical presence in Mangu will enable leadership to maintain direct, real-time assessment of the security situation and ensure timely tactical responses.

Commander of OPSH and General Officer Commanding, 3 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj-Gen. Williams Dangana, stated that the relocation is intended to enhance operational efficiency and response time. "Establishing a physical presence in Mangu will enable leadership to maintain direct, real-time assessment of the security situation and ensure timely tactical responses," Dangana explained. He added that the move is supported by significant reinforcements of troops, equipment, and logistics, approved by the Chief of Army Staff.

To further combat escalating threats, the military has initiated Operation Hard Nut. This new operation focuses on dismantling armed groups and restoring order in volatile communities within Mangu and surrounding areas. Dangana assured residents of a sustained military presence aimed at systematically clearing hostile elements and ensuring long-term safety.

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My being here is not just in person. I’m here with enablers, additional manpower and all the resources required to execute this mandate.

The relocation and intensified operations are expected to improve coordination between security forces and local stakeholders as the region grapples with renewed violence that has resulted in dozens of deaths and numerous displacements in recent weeks.

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troops would maintain a sustained presence to “systematically clear hostile elements and guarantee long-term safety for citizens of Mangu and its environs.”