The Nigerian Army has deployed 178 personnel from the 236 Tank Battalion to Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State as part of efforts to reinforce security operations in the area.
The first batch of the deployment arrived at the Headquarters, Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace, OPEP, at about 4:40 p.m. on September 25, 2026.
The deployment is part of the ongoing restructuring of the Nigerian Army aimed at strengthening operational capacity and improving the response to security threats across the country.
The troops were deployed in two groups of 89 personnel each and were led by the Commanding Officer of the 236 Tank Battalion, Lt. Col. H.O. Obire.
On arrival, the personnel were received by the Commander, Sector 8, OPEP, before commencing their operational activities within the sector.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the newly deployed troops immediately began familiarisation with the sector’s Area of Responsibility and its operational mandate.
The deployment comes against the backdrop of renewed security concerns in Mangu and neighbouring communities, where attacks, killings, destruction of livestock and reprisal incidents have reportedly occurred in recent weeks.
The additional troops are expected to bolster the military presence in vulnerable communities and strengthen ongoing operations aimed at preventing further attacks.
They will also work alongside other security and response agencies operating in the area to protect civilians, deter threats and maintain security across communities under the sector’s jurisdiction.
The deployment is expected to enhance the sector’s capacity to respond swiftly to emerging security challenges and support efforts to restore stability in affected communities.
Source: Zagazola Makama
