Nigerian Army Relocates Headquarters to Mangu After Deadly Attacks

The Nigerian military has relocated the tactical headquarters of its joint security task force, Operation Enduring Peace, from the state capital of Jos to Mangu Local Government Area in Plateau State. The move, announced on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, is a direct response to a recent surge in deadly attacks, most notably a massacre in the Bin Mper community that killed more than 25 people.

Major General Williams Dangana, the General Officer Commanding 3 Division and Commander of Operation Enduring Peace, confirmed the relocation while addressing troops and journalists in Mangu. He stated that establishing a physical presence in the area would enable commanders to maintain a direct, real-time assessment of the security situation and ensure timely tactical responses to emerging threats. The relocation is accompanied by the deployment of additional troops, equipment, and logistics approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu.

"My being here is not just in person. I'm here with enablers, additional manpower and all the resources required to execute this mandate," General Dangana said. He also announced the commencement of a new military push codenamed...