{"id":233554,"date":"2025-08-01T23:18:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T23:18:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/armed-forces-re-evaluating-strategies-to-prevent-bandit-attacks-in-plateau-state-chief-of-defence-staff\/"},"modified":"2025-08-01T23:18:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T23:18:15","slug":"armed-forces-re-evaluating-strategies-to-prevent-bandit-attacks-in-plateau-state-chief-of-defence-staff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/armed-forces-re-evaluating-strategies-to-prevent-bandit-attacks-in-plateau-state-chief-of-defence-staff\/","title":{"rendered":"Armed forces re-evaluating strategies to prevent bandit attacks in Plateau State \u2014 Chief of Defence Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Armed forces re-evaluating strategies to prevent bandit attacks in Plateau State \u2014 Chief of Defence Staff<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mvp-content-main\">\n<p>The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has affirmed that the armed forces are re\u2011evaluating their strategies to prevent bandit attacks on communities in Plateau State and other areas under Operation Safe Haven.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1249672\" src=\"https:\/\/dailypost.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250801-WA0081-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailypost.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250801-WA0081-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dailypost.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250801-WA0081-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dailypost.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250801-WA0081.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In a statement, Director of Defence Information Brigadier General Tukur Gusau said the assurance was given during General Musa\u2019s operational visit to the Headquarters of Operation Safe Haven in Jos, Plateau State, on Friday, 1 August 2025.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1249671\" src=\"https:\/\/dailypost.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250801-WA0080-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailypost.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250801-WA0080-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dailypost.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250801-WA0080-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dailypost.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250801-WA0080.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>General Musa emphasised the need to adapt military tactics to address the asymmetric nature of the ongoing conflict.<\/p>\n<p>He appealed to local leaders to encourage their youth to identify and isolate criminal elements within and across communities to prevent widespread unrest and maintain peace.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1249674\" src=\"https:\/\/dailypost.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250801-WA0082-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailypost.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250801-WA0082-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dailypost.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250801-WA0082-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dailypost.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250801-WA0082.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>According to him, \u201cWe must take decisive actions to halt the cycle of violence affecting Plateau and neighbouring states experiencing similar challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He called for a renewed sense of responsibility among commanders and pledged to hold accountable anyone found neglecting their duties. He also promised to strengthen operational capabilities with enhanced logistical support.<\/p>\n<p>In his remarks, Major General Eyitayo Folusho Oyinlola, Commander of Operation Safe Haven and General Officer Commanding 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, highlighted the achievements of the operation despite recent setbacks. He expressed commitment to sustaining efforts to protect vulnerable communities in the region.<\/p>\n<p>He said the command had deepened its relationship with other security agencies to build a stronger intelligence network for effective operations.<\/p>\n<p>He reassured the Chief of Defence Staff that Operation Safe Haven would not relent until the peace process underway is completed with visible evidence across the entire joint area of operation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async defer crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;version=v9.0&amp;appId=420332301344305\" nonce=\"sm97MhBO\" type=\"pmdelayedscript\" data-cfasync=\"false\" data-no-optimize=\"1\" data-no-defer=\"1\" data-no-minify=\"1\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/>chief of defence staff,<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/dailypost.ng\/2025\/08\/01\/armed-forces-re-evaluating-strategies-to-prevent-bandit-attacks-in-plateau-state-chief-of-defence-staff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Armed forces re-evaluating strategies to prevent bandit attacks in Plateau State \u2014 Chief of Defence Staff The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has affirmed that the armed forces are re\u2011evaluating their strategies to prevent bandit attacks on communities in Plateau State and other areas under Operation Safe Haven. 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