Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff,  on Thursday led heads of security agencies on an on-the-spot assessment of the security situation in Jos, Plateau State, as part of renewed efforts to restore calm and entrench lasting peace.

During the visit, the COAS received a comprehensive operational briefing from the   Folusho Oyinlola, General Officer Commanding 3 Division and Commander of Operation Enduring Peace, highlighting ongoing coordinated efforts to contain threats and stabilize affected communities.

In a statement signed by Appolonia Anele, Acting Director, Army Public Relations, made available to Journalists, the statement  quoted the army chief as saying
“The Nigerian Army remains fully committed to safeguarding all law-abiding citizens and will continue to work tirelessly with sister security agencies to ensure the protection of lives and property across Plateau State,” Shaibu said.

“We urge residents to remain calm, vigilant, and supportive by complying with existing security measures, including the curfew, while cooperating with ongoing operations and investigations,” he added.

The COAS also met with community leaders and residents during the visit, reassuring them of the military’s unwavering commitment to restoring peace and normalcy in the state amid heightened security concerns.

Nathaniel E. Gbaoron is the Plateau State correspondent for BusinessDay and a seasoned journalist with a decade of experience covering sub-national affairs across Taraba, Adamawa, Nasarawa, Benue, Plateau, and other states. He holds both National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mass Communication from Fidel Polytechnic, Gboko. Over the years, he has participated in numerous media trainings and workshops spanning various areas of reporting, strengthening his expertise in economic and political reporting, community-level governance, development stories, and conflict-sensitive journalism. He is a member of Correspondent Chapel in Plateau state, a member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), he is also a Rotarian and a member of Plateau Club 1921.

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