Army deploys special forces to Plateau as Liaison Director, stakeholders commend move

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the immediate deployment of special forces to Plateau State, a move aimed at addressing the persistent security challenges affecting parts of the state, particularly Wase Local Government Area.

Wase LGA has in recent months experienced repeated attacks by bandits and other non-state actors, with several communities, including Dogon Ruwa and parts of Bashar District, reporting incidents of violence, kidnappings, and destruction of property.

Reacting to the development, Hon. Ziphion Chrysanthus, Liaison Director for Security Agencies, Plateau State Government, described the deployment as a decisive and commendable step toward restoring peace in the affected communities. He noted that the presence of special forces is expected to provide relief to residents and strengthen ongoing security operations in the area.

According to him, the swift approval of the deployment demonstrates the Army leadership’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property, as well as stabilizing communities impacted by insecurity.

He also called on residents of Wase LGA and Plateau State at large to cooperate with security personnel by providing credible and actionable information that could support military operations.

Security analysts have repeatedly emphasized that collaboration between local communities and security agencies remains a key factor in countering banditry and related threats in vulnerable regions.

Hon. Chrysanthus expressed optimism that the reinforcement of troops would help improve the security situation in Plateau State and contribute to the gradual restoration of peace and normalcy in the affected areas.