{
  "id": 1968335,
  "title": "Plateau attacks: OPSH relocates tactical headquarters to Mangu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/plateau-attacks-opsh-relocates-tactical-headquarters-to-mangu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T16:05:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/19/plateau-attacks-opsh-relocates-tactical-headquarters-to-mangu/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Joint Security Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, known as OPSH, has relocated its tactical headquarters from Jos, the capital of Plateau State, to Mangu Local Government Area. This move comes after a resurgence of attacks in the region. The decision was made in response to violent incidents, including the recent attack on Binper Village which left over 25 people dead. Major General Williams Dangana, the Commander of Operation Enduring Peace and the 3 Division Commander of the Nigerian Army, discussed the move with journalists. He stated that shifting the command to Mangu would enhance security operations and decrease the time taken to respond to emerging threats. The General explained that being physically present in Mangu would facilitate a more direct and real-time assessment of the security situation, allowing for quicker tactical decisions. The relocation was not just about presence, Dangana emphasized. He was accompanied by additional troops, equipment, and logistics approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu. These reinforcements were intended to equip the personnel with the necessary resources to effectively fulfill their duties. Dangana assured the residents that the military would continue its operations aimed at dismantling armed groups and restoring stability in Mangu and its neighboring communities. The military has also launched a new operation, referred to as Operation Hard Nut, with the goal of eradicating armed groups and restoring peace in the area. The General assured that security forces would stay in the region, focusing on eliminating threats and ensuring the safe return and continued protection of residents. This development follows a series of violent incidents in Plateau State that have resulted in fatalities and displaced residents.",
  "summary": "The Joint Security Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, OPSH, in Plateau State has moved its tactical headquarters from Jos, the state capital, to Mangu Local Government Area. The development followed a renewed wave of attacks in the area. The redeployment comes after a series of violent incidents in Mangu, including the recent attack on Binper […] Plateau attacks: OPSH relocates tactical…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}