To address the escalating security concerns in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, precipitated by a recent security breach, Major General Folusho Oyinlola, General Officer Commanding 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN, convened a meeting with critical stakeholders. The Commander praised the people of Barkin Ladi for their cooperation with […]

Major Samson Zhakom the Media Information Officer of Operation Safe Haven has addressed the recent misrepresentation of remarks made by Major General Folunsho Oyinlola, General Officer Commanding 3 Division and Commander Operation Safe Haven, in certain online media outlets. Major Zhakom noted that the Military has taken notice of several reports that have intentionally […]

In continuation of sustained offensive operations against criminal elements within the Joint Operations Area, troops of 3 Division and Operation Safe Haven conducted a deliberate intelligence-driven raid on 12 May 2025 at a suspected bandits’ enclave located in Teng Mountain/Forest, Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State. During the operation, contact was established with […]

The Nigerian Military has officially launched the Joint Army-Navy Mobile Strike Force at Baga, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, following the completion of all necessary arrangements. The elite force, made up of personnel from the Nigerian Army and the Navy’s Special Boat Service , is fully equipped with Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected […]

Troops of 3 Division and Operation Safe Haven carried out coordinated intelligence-led operations in the early hours of Tuesday, successfully disrupting planned bandit attacks and recovering concealed weapons. The first operation, conducted along the Plateau–Taraba border, was based on credible intelligence indicating a planned assault on Kampani Zurak in Wase Local Government Area . […]

Abuja, Nigeria – June 15, 2025 The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission , Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has condemned the recent killings in Benue State, describing them as inhuman and callous. In a statement released in Abuja today, Bishop Adegbite expressed concern over the precarious situation in Benue, where these killings continue unabated. […]

In continuation of efforts to rid the Joint Operations Area of illicit arms and ammunition, troops of 3 Division/Operation Safe Haven intensified raids on gunrunners’ hideouts as part of ongoing Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A with positive outcomes. Notably, on 15 June 2025, troops intercepted a suspected armed bandit at Katsit Community in Zangon Kataf Local Government […]

As part of efforts by troops to secure the Joint Operations Area from criminals, on Wednesday 9 July 2025, troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN conducting the ongoing Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A mounted snap checkpoints along Wamba – Jos Road at Agameti in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. During the operation, troops intercepted a […]

Riyom, Plateau State – 19th July 2025 The Special Envoy on Peace and Security to the Governor of Plateau State, Prof. Chris Kwaja, has called on the Chief of Defence Staff to immediately launch a thorough investigation into the gruesome killing of 27 persons in Bindi Village, Tahoss Ward, Riyom Local Government Area of […]