The Defence Headquarters has officially rebranded Operation Safe Haven into Operation Enduring Peace, signaling what it described as a strategic shift toward sustainable security and long-term stability in Plateau State and surrounding regions.
By Chimezie Godfrey
The Defence Headquarters has officially rebranded Operation Safe Haven into Operation Enduring Peace, signaling what it described as a strategic shift toward sustainable security and long-term stability in Plateau State and surrounding regions.
According to the military authorities, the new operation reflects a renewed commitment to closing existing operational gaps and ensuring that peace in the region is not just temporary but enduring.
Speaking while addressing troops in Jos, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, commended their gallantry and reaffirmed that the Armed Forces are receiving full backing from the Presidency to execute the mission.
“It is time to restore enduring peace. The cycle of destruction and displacement must stop. Between now and December, we must decisively combat the menace threatening our communities,” General Musa declared. He assured personnel that their sacrifices and dedication would be duly recognized and rewarded.
The Defence Headquarters explained that Operation Enduring Peace will prioritize inter-agency collaboration, intelligence-led strategies, and stronger community engagement in tackling security challenges. Measures under the new framework include deploying additional personnel, boosting logistics and operational assets, and improving the welfare of troops in the frontline.
Military authorities stressed that the initiative marks “the beginning of a proactive security management era,” aimed at transforming conflict-prone areas into peaceful and prosperous communities. But they added that this vision requires collective ownership, urging political leaders, traditional rulers, religious authorities, and local communities to play active roles in rejecting violence, fostering reconciliation, and building trust.
In his remarks, the General Officer Commanding 3 Division, Nigerian Army and Commander of the defunct Operation Safe Haven, Major General E.F. Oyinlola, highlighted the impact of the previous mission, describing it as a formidable instrument against the wave of security challenges that once threatened to overwhelm Plateau State.
He said the new operation ushers in a “phase where we will not just react to threats, but anticipate and neutralize them before they manifest.”
General Oyinlola further appealed to all stakeholders—including community leaders, religious bodies, civil society groups, youth leaders, and law-abiding citizens—to join hands with the Armed Forces to “arrest the ugly situation” and consolidate peace.
The Defence Headquarters assured Nigerians that the Armed Forces remain resolute in safeguarding lives and property, while adapting to evolving threats with innovation and resilience.
Operation Enduring Peace Launched: Military Unveils New Era of Security in Plateau
