Tinubu Approves the Creation of New Military Bases in Plateau State
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of new military bases in Plateau State to cope with frequent attacks by terrorists on communities in the state.
The military base is to be located in three troubled local government areas Bokos, Mangu, and Barkin Ladi.
More than 100 persons were killed in gruesome attacks by terrorists on villages in the area during the last Christmas.
The President directed the Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa, to coordinate the implementation of the establishment of the military bases.
The military bases are expected to facilitate rapid response to attacks by terrorists on communities in the three local government areas and neighboring Nasarawa state.
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It is expected that the Barracks will swiftly intervene to address the relentless attacks and killings in Bokkos, Mangu, Riyom, Barkin Ladi, and neighboring Nasarawa state, once it becomes fully operational.
This initiative is especially crucial following the simultaneous sacking of certain communities, widespread looting, and loss of life on Christmas Eve of 2023 in Bokkos, Mangu, and Barkin Ladi local government areas.
Former governor of Plateau state, Joshua Dariye had made efforts to facilitate the establishment of the Barracks to halt the continuous attacks that have resulted in loss of life, widespread looting, and destruction of property.
