{
  "id": 1976054,
  "title": "Army Moves Tactical Headquarters to Mangu, Launches Operation Hard Nut After 25 Killed in Bi Mper Attack",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/army-moves-tactical-headquarters-to-mangu-launches-operation-hard-nut",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T16:28:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/19/army-moves-tactical-headquarters-to-mangu-launches-operation-hard-nut-after-25-killed-in-bi-mper-attack/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigerian Army has bolstered security measures in Plateau State in the wake of a devastating attack on the Bi Mper community in Mangu Local Government Area, which claimed 25 lives. Major General Maxwell Dangana, commanding 3 Division and Operation ENDURING PEACE, has shifted his tactical headquarters to Mangu for two weeks to lead a new military operation dubbed Operation Hard Nut. During a briefing to troops at the Mangu Local Government Council, General Dangana pledged his full commitment to restoring peace and stability. He disclosed that additional troops, equipment, and operational enablers have been authorized to support the mission and assured residents of the Army's readiness to confront threats decisively. General Dangana instructed soldiers to respond aggressively to any armed aggression. \"Anybody that fires at you, fire at him,\" he emphasized. The Commander also urged residents to provide credible intelligence to help identify and neutralize attackers. In a separate development, the Plateau State Police Command apprehended a suspect, believed to be the mastermind behind the Bi Mper attack. Police spokesperson SP Alfred Alabo said investigations are underway and efforts are being made to apprehend other suspects. Human rights advocate Comrade Jerry Datin, a Mangu native, condemned the attack and called for sincere, grassroots dialogue between Berom and Fulani communities to address the underlying political tensions fueling the violence.",
  "summary": "Yemi Kosoko in Jos The Nigerian Army has intensified security operations in Plateau State following Tuesday’s deadly assault on Bi Mper community in Mangu Local Government Area, where 25 people",
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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."
}