The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reiterated the army’s steadfast commitment to achieving lasting peace and security in Plateau State and throughout the nation.
He made the statement during a courtesy visit to Governor Caleb Mutfwang at the Government House in Jos on Tuesday, as part of his operational tour of army units in the state.
In a statement by the army spokesperson, Col. Apollonia Anele, the army chief acknowledged that the security issues in Plateau State are complex but can be overcome through ongoing collaboration, intelligence sharing, and the combined efforts of all parties involved.
He emphasized that “The Nigerian Army will continue to deploy its personnel and resources effectively to address security threats and safeguard lives and property.
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“With everyone working together, we can achieve lasting peace in Plateau.”
Gov. Mutfwang praised the dedication, professionalism, and bravery of army personnel across the country, highlighting that despite being stretched by various deployments, the army has consistently risen to the challenge.
He congratulated Lt. Gen. Shaibu on his appointment as the 25th chief of army staff and wished him a successful term.
The governor reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to supporting both active and non-active operations and called for ongoing collaboration to tackle remaining security challenges in certain areas of the state.
The chief of army chief also paid respects to the Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, assuring him of the troops’ dedication to fully restoring peace in Plateau.
The monarch expressed gratitude for the visit and committed to continuing efforts to educate the youth and the community to maintain and build upon the peace that has been achieved.
