Plateau Killings: Defence Headquarters Deploy Additional Special Forces to Jos.

 The Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin has authorized the deployment of additional Special Forces to Plateau State to beef up the strength of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH).

A statemement signed by Brig-General John Agim, Director, Defence Information said, “The additional troops which arrived Jos, capital of Plateau State on Monday were received and briefed by the Commander OPSH, Major General AM Atolagbe on their new assignment.

“The Armed Forces of Nigeria wishes to assure all law abiding citizens of Plateau state of their safety.  

“Meanwhile, misguided youths who have offered themselves to be used as thugs are hereby warned that anyone apprehended will receive the full weight of the law. 

“Herdsmen and farmers are also warned not to take laws into their hands; rather suspected persons should be reported promptly to security agencies.

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