In a resolute move to restore normalcy and uplift communities affected by crisis in Plateau State, Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, inaugurated a series of Civil-Military Relations projects, leaving criminals with nowhere to hide.
Lieutenant General Lagbaja unveiled a comprehensive set of initiatives on Tuesday in the Mangu Local Government Area.
These projects, spearheaded by the Nigerian Army, are dedicated to the returning residents of communities displaced by recent crises in the region.
The unveiled projects encompassed a spectrum of improvements, including the renovation of healthcare facilities and schools, the provision of essential medical equipment, and the installation of both manual and solar-powered boreholes, ensuring a sustainable and clean water source for the revitalised communities.
The unveiling ceremony, documented and shared on the Nigerian Army’s Facebook page on November 28, featured Major General AE Abubakar, the General Officer Commanding 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), representing the Chief of Army Staff.
During the event, Lieutenant General Lagbaja acknowledged the success of Operation HAKORIN DAMISA IV, emphasizing the need for collective efforts in combating criminal activities.
He expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for the significant support extended to the Nigerian Army and commended General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff, for his leadership and strategic guidance.
Community leaders, expressing their gratitude, pledged to safeguard and maximize the utility of the inaugurated projects.
They praised the unwavering commitment of Operation SAFE HAVEN troops and the Nigerian Army in combating criminal activities in the Mangu general area and the nation at large.
The commissioned projects include the renovation of Nomadic Primary School and the installation of a borehole in Dan Hausa community, a newly constructed solar-powered borehole in Dungmunaan village, a renovated primary healthcare center with medical equipment and a newly built borehole in Kyampus village, and a newly constructed solar-powered borehole in Gindiri community.
The distinguished occasion attracted the presence of traditional rulers, community heads, and religious leaders, underscoring the collaborative effort between the military and local communities in fostering security and development.
