Military Commander moves base to troubled region after Plateau Killing

By Sola Omoniyi, Lagos

The commander of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), Maj.-Gen. Abdusalam Abubakar, has temporarily moved the operation’s headquarters to the state’s Mangu Local Government Area (LGA) on Sunday.

According to report, OPSH is a Special Military Task Force that keeps the peace in Plateau and its surroundings.

A mere 24 hours after taking over command, Abubakar, who also serves as the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Division of the Nigerian Army moved to the region.

The choice was made in response to a Saturday night attack on the Sabon Gari community in the Mangu LGA, which resulted in the deaths of 12 people and the total destruction of six homes.

The commander claimed that by making the change, he would be able to coordinate his efforts with those of the local government to defuse the situation.

“’I have relocated the headquarters of OPSH here so we can work with the local authority.
“We will stay here until we stabilise the situation
“The governor is disturbed with the happenings, and that is why I am personally here to lead my troops.

“We won’t allow the situation to deteriorate further. We are not here to joke; and so we will be decisive, fair and firm,” Abubakar said.