Army Deploys 178 Troops to Plateau's Mangu Amid Rising Tension
The Nigerian Army has deployed 178 personnel from the 236 Tank Battalion to Headquarters Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, in response to heightened security concerns in the region.
The troops were deployed on September 25, 2026, led by the Commanding Officer of 236 Tank Battalion, Lt. Col. H.O. Obire. The deployment comes after a series of attacks, killings, livestock destruction, and reprisal incidents in recent weeks in Mangu and neighboring communities.
According to security sources cited by Zagazola Makama, the additional personnel are expected to increase troop presence in vulnerable areas and strengthen the sector's capacity to respond to emerging security threats.
The troops are expected to work with other security and emergency response agencies in the area to protect civilians, prevent further attacks, and maintain security across communities within the sector’s Area of Responsibility.
The Nigerian Army has deployed 178 troops to Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State in response to rising tensions and security concerns in the region. Led by Lt. Col. H.O. Obire, the deployment took place on September 25, 2026.
The troops are part of the 236 Tank Battalion and will work alongside other security and emergency response agencies to safeguard civilians, prevent further attacks, and ensure stability across communities within the sector's Area of Responsibility.
The move follows a series of recent incidents, including attacks, killings, livestock destruction, and retaliatory actions, in Mangu and neighboring areas.
According to security sources cited by Zagazola Makama, the additional personnel are expected to bolster the sector's capacity to respond effectively to emerging security threats and enhance the protection of vulnerable areas.
The troops will collaborate with other security and emergency response organizations to safeguard local residents, prevent further assaults, and maintain stability in communities under the sector's jurisdiction.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
