The Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor has clarified the merging of the duties of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) and the 3rd Armoured Division saying it was done to give the Commander wider latitude and resources to deploy whenever there is an emergency.
Following the outbreak of crises in Bassa and Jos North local government areas of Plateau State, some stakeholders had questioned the rationale behind the Commandant of 3rd Armoured Division of Nigeria Army doubling as the Commander of Operation Safe Haven in charge of security in the state.
They posited that the merging of the operations of Operation Safe Haven with 3rd Div is causing distraction and hence why the recent crises were not giving adequate attention.
The Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Lucky Irabor who was on a courtesy call on Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State on Wednesday said the merging of the operations was a great advantage that must not be misconstrued.
General Irabor who was also in the state to assess the security situation and interact with key stakeholders on how to ensure lasting peace in the State said he was in the State as part of the mandate from President Muhammadu Buhari for the Armed Forces to do everything within their schedule of duty to ensure that perpetrators are fished out and such attacks do not happen again.
He explained that the military can work to confront criminal elements working against the security of lives and properties, but real peace is only obtainable when the citizens make deliberate efforts to live with one another, adhere to norms, and laws as well as expose criminals amongst them.
“The CDS merging of the duties of Operation Safe Haven and the 3rd Armoured Division was done to give the Commander wider latitude and resources to deploy whenever there is any emergency. It is a great advantage that must not be misconstrued.
He appealed to the people to cultivate trust with the Armed Forces and use all necessary channels to report any misconduct from the lowest to the highest level and assured that no personnel will be allowed to go away with any act that runs contrary to the regulations of the Armed Forces.
Governor Simon Lalong while appreciating President Muhammadu Buhari for his concern over the recent developments in the State said the situation has been stabilised but more work needs to be done both in terms of law enforcement and peacebuilding.
The Governor reiterated that the people of Plateau State are peace-loving and accommodating, and wished to have the stability to pursue their living peacefully.
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