Ziphion Chrysanthus commends COAS over deployment of special forces to Plateau

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the immediate deployment of special forces to Plateau State in a move aimed at addressing persistent security challenges in parts of the state, particularly Wase Local Government Area.

Wase LGA has, in recent months, experienced repeated attacks by bandits and other non-state actors, with several communities—including Dogon Ruwa and parts of Bashar District—reporting incidents of violence, kidnappings, and destruction of property.

Reacting to the development, Hon. Ziphion Chrysanthus, Liaison Director for Security Agencies, Plateau State Government, described the deployment as a decisive and commendable step toward restoring peace in the affected communities. He noted that the presence of special forces is expected to bring relief to residents and strengthen ongoing security operations in the area.

According to him, the swift approval of the deployment underscores the Army leadership’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property, as well as stabilising communities affected by insecurity.

He also called on residents of Wase LGA and Plateau State at large to cooperate with security personnel by providing credible and actionable intelligence to support military operations.

Security analysts have consistently emphasised that collaboration between local communities and security agencies remains a critical factor in countering banditry and related threats in vulnerable regions.

Hon. Chrysanthus expressed optimism that the reinforcement of troops would significantly improve the security situation in Plateau State and contribute to the gradual restoration of peace and normalcy in the affected areas.