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Operation Enduring Peace Reflects Our Resolve for Sustainable Peace — CDS Musa

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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has explained why the Nigerian military deactivated Operation Safe Haven and inaugurated its successor, Operation Enduring Peace, in Plateau and neighbouring states.

Speaking at the rebranding ceremony in Jos on Friday, August 29, 2025, General Musa said the transition was necessary after careful assessments showed that Safe Haven, though impactful, was constrained by operational and structural challenges.

“Over the years, Operation Safe Haven has played a vital role in mitigating communal conflicts, curbing armed banditry, and enhancing civil-military relations,” he noted. “However, limited availability of critical enablers hampered its ability to decisively deter and respond to threats, making it appear more reactive than proactive.”

According to the CDS, the rebranding to Operation Enduring Peace reflects a renewed mandate and stronger resolve to achieve not just temporary security but lasting stability across Plateau, Kaduna, Nasarawa, and Benue States.

“This change is not cosmetic,” Musa stressed. “It underscores our determination to deliver sustainable solutions that integrate military, political, judicial, and community efforts. Enduring Peace will emphasize inter-agency collaboration, intelligence-driven operations, and stronger community engagement.”

He disclosed that the new operation would benefit from additional troop deployment, enhanced logistics, and critical operational assets, backed by welfare initiatives to support personnel in the field. The operation will also deepen coordination with neighbouring missions such as Operation Whirl Stroke for a more comprehensive regional security approach.

General Musa further appealed to political leaders, traditional rulers, religious figures, and community stakeholders to support the Armed Forces in building trust and fostering reconciliation.

“Our commitment is not just to suppress violence temporarily, but to build a secure environment where peace can take root and endure,” he said.

The CDS thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support of the Armed Forces, as well as the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, and the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, for their backing.

He concluded by urging troops to embrace the new identity with “pride, discipline, and renewed vigour,” while calling on communities to partner with the military in transforming conflict-prone areas into “beacons of peace and prosperity.”

With the official deactivation of Operation Safe Haven, Operation Enduring Peace is now fully operational in the North-Central region.

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Kawel Attack: Deputy Governor Piyo Visits Bereaved Community, Assures Victims of Justice and Support

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By Isaac Jonathan Mawares

BOKKOS LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, HON. AMALAU SAMUEL AMALAU, RECEIVES THE PLATEAU STATE DEPUTY GOVERNOR, NGO JOSEPHINE PIYO, LEADS HER to Kawel COMMUNITY IN MUSHERE CHIEFDOM TO SHOW SOLIDARITY WITH THEM OVER THE UNPROVOKED AND HEINOUS ATTACK BY HEARTLESS AND LUCIFERIC TERRORISTS

The Executive Chairman of Bokkos Local Government Council, Hon. Amalau Samuel Amalau, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, welcomed Deputy Governor Ngo Josephine Piyo and escorted her to Kawel Community in Mushere Chiefdom to sympathize with the residents over the grim, unprovoked, and nefarious attack by heartless and Luciferic terrorists, on Sunday, June 21, 2026, which resulted in the death of more than twenty innocent people and left the community in deep mourning.

Hon. Amalau expressed gratitude to the Deputy Governor for standing with the bereaved families, Kawel Community, Mushere Chiefdom, and all residents of Bokkos LGA during this tragic time.

In his statement, the Executive Chairman detailed the tragic events surrounding the attack, describing how innocent residents, including patients and a health worker at a Primary Health Care facility, were brutally killed.

Hon. Amalau mourned the loss of lives, the destruction of hope for an unborn child whose mother was in labor when the attack occurred, and the community’s loss of essential healthcare services due to the killing of the health worker.

He urged the residents of Mushere Chiefdom to stay peaceful, law-abiding, and united despite their grief. He advised the youth to avoid taking revenge or acting on suspicion, urging them instead to cooperate with security agencies by providing helpful information to help apprehend and prosecute the suspects.

The Executive Chairman reminded everyone of Romans 12:19, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord,” encouraging trust in God and lawful authorities to achieve justice.

Representing the Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, Deputy Governor Ngo Josephine Piyo described the attack as tragic, unfortunate, and unjustifiable. She assured the grieving community that the government remains committed to supporting the affected families and ensuring those responsible face justice.

She further urged the people to keep hope alive, emphasizing that God is their refuge and strength during difficult times. She prayed for divine comfort for the bereaved families and reaffirmed the solidarity of the Plateau State Government with Kawel Community, Mushere Chiefdom, and the entire Bokkos LGA over the loss of lives and property caused by the barbaric attack.

Signed:
MAPIS ISAAC JONATHAN MARAWES,
Director of Media and Publicity,
Office of the Executive Chairman,
Bokkos Local Government Council.

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LPPC Bars Ozekhome from Using SAN Title Amid Ongoing Ethics Review

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BY SUNDAY SAMUEL The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has directed prominent lawyer Mike Ozekhome to stop using the title of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) pending the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings against him.

The decision was made in line with Paragraph 26(6) of the guidelines governing the award and regulation of the SAN rank. The measure will remain in force until the committee reaches a final decision on matters currently before its Disciplinary and Ethics Sub-Committee, as well as other related proceedings.

According to the LPPC, the action is intended to protect the honour, reputation and standing of the prestigious SAN designation while the issues under consideration are thoroughly examined.

As a result, Ozekhome is prohibited from portraying or identifying himself as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria until the disciplinary process is concluded.

The committee reaffirmed its dedication to promoting professionalism, ethical conduct and accountability within the legal profession, stressing the need to preserve public trust in the SAN institution.

Ozekhome was elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria in 2010, joining a group of 19 distinguished legal practitioners admitted to the Inner Bar that year.

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