News
Insecurity: Army to deploy additional troops to Plateau
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says the Nigerian Army will deploy additional troops, including another battalion, to Plateau State to reinforce security operations and strengthen protection of vulnerable communities.
Mr Shaibu disclosed this on Tuesday when the Deputy Governor of Plateau, Ngo Piyo, visited him in Jos.
He said President Bola Tinubu had also approved the recruitment of an additional 20,000 personnel to strengthen newly established army formations and units nationwide.
He said the additional personnel would enhance the army’s operational capacity and improve its reach and responsiveness to emerging security threats.
The COAS said expanding the army’s presence in Plateau aimed to bring security closer to vulnerable communities and deny criminals freedom of action.
Mr Shaibu called on relevant stakeholders and the private sector to support the federal government’s efforts to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of security operations.
He also stressed that lasting peace required the collective commitment of government, security agencies, traditional rulers, community leaders and citizens.
The COAS urged Plateau residents to provide troops with credible information and embrace dialogue, tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
He reaffirmed the army’s commitment to working with the state government, security agencies and communities to consolidate security gains.
Mr Shaibu said the objective was to create a secure environment conducive to economic activities, investment and sustainable development.
In her remarks, Ms Piyo commended Mr Shaibu for establishing additional army formations and units in vulnerable areas of the state.
She particularly applauded the establishment of 24 Armour Brigade in Langtang and its component units in Mangu, Wase and Shendam.
The deputy governor said the new formations would improve security coverage, strengthen troops’ response capacity and reassure communities across the state.
She said the initiative demonstrated the army’s commitment to consolidating the prevailing peace and strengthening public confidence in the security architecture.
Ms Piyo, however, requested additional personnel and equipment to fully operationalise the newly established formations and further enhance security across the state.
She assured the COAS that the state government would provide accommodation and other necessary support to facilitate effective deployment of troops.
(NAN)
Views: 7
JOS GHETTO STORIES
Your Beginning Is Not Your Ending.
Welcome to Jos Ghetto Stories — a new Jos Events series created to tell the stories that are often overlooked, but should never be forgotten.
From the narrow streets of Gangare, Nasarawa, Angwan Rogo, Jenta-Adamu, Congo-Russia, Tudun Wada, Katako, Dadin Kowa, Bukuru and other communities across Jos, there are children growing up surrounded by challenges many of us may never fully understand.
Some wake up without knowing where their next meal will come from.
Some go to school with torn shoes.
Some live in crowded homes, struggle to afford basic needs, or watch their parents battle every day just to keep the family going.
And some are already beginning to believe that because they were born into hardship, hardship is all life has to offer them.
But we are here to tell them something different.
YOU CAN STILL BECOME GREAT.
Your address does not determine your destiny.
The street you grew up on does not decide the height you can reach.
Poverty may be part of your story, but it does not have to be the final chapter.
Look at Jos.
This city has produced and nurtured people who have gone on to make their mark far beyond the streets where their journeys began.
John Obi Mikel and Ogenyi Onazi, Ahmed Musa went from Jos to becoming aome of Nigeria’s most recognisable footballers, they all grew up from the Ghetto streets of Jos and made it in life through football to the point of representing Nigeria at the highest level.
Jeremiah Gyang, M.I Abaga and Ice Prince carried the sound and creativity of Jos into the Nigerian music industry and beyond.
P-Square and 2Baba are among the major names whose stories are connected to Jos.
Saint Obi,Dayo Okeniyi took their journey from Jos into international acting, while filmmakers Dimbo Atiya and Kenneth Gyang, have used film to tell stories that travel far beyond home.
And there are many more whose names may not yet be famous—but whose stories prove that greatness can rise from ordinary beginnings. 
So when we walk through the streets of Jos and meet these children, we are not looking at “ghetto children.”
We are looking at future doctors, engineers, footballers, musicians, filmmakers, entrepreneurs, teachers, leaders, creatives and nation builders.
We are looking at potential.
We are looking at dreams waiting for an opportunity.
Because sometimes, all a child needs is somebody to look them in the eyes and say:
“I believe in you.”
That is what Jos Ghetto Stories is about.
We will tell the stories of the streets.
We will show the struggles.
We will celebrate the talent.
We will listen to the dreams.
And most importantly, we will remind every young person watching that you can become the best version of yourself, regardless of where you started.
Your parents may not have everything.
Your environment may not be perfect.
You may not have the opportunities others have.
But never allow your circumstances to convince you that you cannot become somebody.
The world may see a child from the slum.
We see a future star.
The world may see a difficult beginning.
We see a story waiting to become extraordinary.
This is Jos Ghetto Stories.
Stories from the streets.
Stories of struggle.
Stories of hope.
Stories of talent.
Stories of resilience.
Stories of people who refuse to let their circumstances define them.
Because from the streets of Jos, greatness can rise.
And perhaps, the next great story is the child standing beside you.
JOS EVENTS PRESENTS: JOS GHETTO STORIES.
Your Beginning Is Not Your Ending.
Dream. Believe. Rise.
-
News3 days ago2027: El-Rufai’s detention could hurt APC, generate sympathy – SEDSAC director, other analysts express views
-
News2 days ago
Lucid Motors’ EV output falls to lowest level in almost 2 years
-
News4 days ago
Nigerians warned as AI creates new sextortion threat – Technology Times
-
Business3 days ago
NAIPE 11th Annual Conference Moves to 12 Noon as 28 Stakeholders Back Event
