The Nigerian Army has launched a new military operation in Plateau state, code-named Operation Hakorin Damisa IV.
Hakorin Damisa means Leopard’s teeth.
The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja who launched the new operation in Mangu Local Government Area of the state on Saturday said the aim was specifically to end the spate of attacks and k!lings in the LGA and other parts of the state.
At the flag off of the operation, the COS assured the citizens of the Commitment of the Nigerian Army under his Leadership to address the insecurity in the State and other parts of Nigeria.
According to The PUNCH, in the last two months, more than 300 persons had been k!lled in Mangu LGA and the neighboring communities following a series of attacks by gunmen.
After addressing troops deployed to carry out Operation Hakorin Damisa, the Chief of Army Staff moved to a Pilot Primary school in the community to have a meeting with the stakeholders.
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