Insecurity: Army deploys 236 personnel to Plateau

Nigerian Army has deployed the first batch of personnel from 236 Tank Battalion to Headquarters Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau.

According to an official operational report made available to the Nigerian Tribune at the Nigerian Army Headquarters in Abuja, the deployment, which was part of the recent restructuring of the Service, took place at about 4:40 pm on Sept. 25, 2026.

The report indicated that the first batch comprised two groups of 89 personnel, making a total of 178 troops, led by the Commanding Officer of 236 Tank Battalion, Lt. Col. H.O. Obire.

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It was further explained that the troops were received by the Commander, Sector 8 OPEP, upon arrival at the headquarters

It was gathered that the newly deployed personnel immediately commenced familiarization with the Area of Responsibility (AOR) and the operational mandate of the sector.

It was further gathered that the deployment comes amid heightened security concerns in parts of Mangu and adjoining communities, where several attacks, killings, livestock destruction and reprisal incidents have been reported in September.

Security Sources explained that the arrival of the additional personnel is expected to strengthen ongoing security operations, improve troops’ presence in vulnerable areas and enhance the capacity of the sector to respond to emerging threats.

The troops are also expected to work with other security and response elements operating within the area to protect civilians, prevent further attacks, and maintain security across communities within the sector’s Area of Responsibility.