The Special Task force, Operation Safe Haven with Headquarters in Jos Plateau State now has a new Commander. He is Maj. Gen. Dominic Onyemulu who came from the Armed Forces Simulation Centre.
The Top Military Officer took over from his predecessor, Maj. Gen. CC Okonkwo in a colorful event which took place at the Headquarters of the Security Outfit in Jos, the Plateau State Capital.

In his remarks, the outgoing Commander while handing over lauded the teamwork, dedication and patriotism exhibited by the Personnel of the Security Outfit which made his work easier and made the outfit achieve greater success in its effort to restore peace and combat criminality in its Joint Operation Areas.

He attributed the success recorded to the teamwork, doggedness, resilience and high sense of professionalism displayed by personnel of the formation.

He said he is handing over to a seasoned and experienced who will consolidate on the success recorded.
He urged the personnel to accord the New Commander the needed support to succeed.

He said though the environment is complex, he is optimistic that the new Commander will perform creditably well.

He said he is ready to advice and guide when the need arises.

The New Commander in his remarks after the handing over appreciated the Staff for their cooperation to his predecessor saying having heard of their breakthroughs in combating crime and making Plateau State more peaceful, safer and secured, he look forward to the replication of same cooperation and teamwork.

He hinted that he will work closely with the personnel to achieve the mandate of the outfit.

High points of the event were the presentation of plague by the personnel of the Outfit, decoration of the outgoing and New Commanders with their new respective offices and the Quarter Guard Ceremony.

Maj. Gen. CC Okonkwo has been appointed the Group Managing Director Nigerian Army Welfare Limited by Guarantee.

The Joint Operation Areas of Operation Safe Haven are; the entire Plateau State, parts of Bauchi State and Southern Kaduna.

It will be recalled that the Nigerian Army redeployed 204 officers to new formations across the country in a statement made available by the Director Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Yerima on 6th March, 2021, a move it says was in a bid to reposition the Nigerian Army for optimal performance.

The statement also said the redeployment was a normal routine aimed at reinvigorating the system.

Out of the 204 officers redeployed, 120 are generals.

Out of the 120 generals, 68 are major generals while the other 52 are brigadier generals.

Others affected were 31 colonels, nine lieutenant colonels, 25 majors, 13 captains and five lieutenants.

FULL LIST OF REDEPLOYED GENERALS

• AS Maikobi – Major General
• DC Onyemulu – Major General
• HI Bature – Major General
• A Bande – Major General
• SA Yaro – Major General
• LA Adegboye – Major General
• OI Uzamere – Major General
• J Sarham- Major General
• OF Azinta – Major General
• JB Olawumi – Major General
• CO Ude – Major General
• G Oyefesobi – Major General
• BM Shafa- Major General
• NA Angbazo – Major General
• BA Akinroluyo – Major General
• HR Momoh – Major General
• KAY Isiyaku – Major General
• AT Hamman – Major General
• MO Uzoh – Major General
• AM Aliyu – Major General
• CC Okonkwo – Major General
• MA Masanawa – Major General
• JI Unuigbe – Major General
• JJ Ogonlade – Major General
• AN Dauda – Major General
• AA Jidda – Major General
• YI Shalangwa – Major General
• IN Yusuf – Major General
• JGK Myam – Major General
• SA Adebayo – Major General
• GA Umelo – Major General
• PB Fakrogha – Major General
• VO Ezugwu – Major General
• AB Omozoje – Major General
• EN Njoku – Major General
• SO Olabanji – Major Genera;
• GB Audu – Major General
• OA Akintade – Major General
• OT Akinjobi – Major General
• BA Isandu – Major General
• AM Alabi – Major General
• AA Adesope – Major General
• OW Ali – Major General
• MG Ali – Major General
• SS Araoye – Major General
• GS Abdullahi – Major General
• CG Musa – Major General
• US Mohammed – Major General
• KI Mukhtar – Major General
• KN Garba – Major General
• DH Ali-Keffi – Major General
• EV Onumajuru – Major General
• KI Yusuf – Major General
• BR Sinjen – Major General
• TA Lagbaja – Major General
• UU Bassey – Major General
• S Dahiru – Major General
• UA Yusuf – Major General
• KO Aligbe – Major General
• AK Ibrahim – Major General
• LA Fejokwu – Major General
• AB Ibrahim – Major General
• JO Ochai – Major General
• EAP Undiandeye – Major General
• OR Aiyenigba – Major General
• GU Chibuisi – Major General
  -SG Mohammed – Major General
• IM Jallo – Major General
• IA Doma – Brigadier General
• IZ Ohiaka – Brigadier General
• AIM Lapai – Brigadier General
• A Adamu – Brigadier General
• V Ebhaleme – Brigadier General
• OO Odunuga – Brigadier General
• MO Jimoh – Brigadier General
• CU Onwunle – Brigadier General
• M Danmadami – Brigadier General
• ASO Onilema – Brigadier General
• AM Bello – Brigadier General
• SB Kumapayi – Brigadier General
• E Eji – Brigadier General
• LT Omoniyi – Brigadier General
• JO Ogwuoke – Brigadier General
• BA Muhammad – Brigadier General
• AA Eyitayo – Brigadier General
• HT Wesley – Brigadier General
• AG Fagge – Brigadier General
• JD Bulus – Brigadier General
• YK Musa – Brigadier General
• AU Kuliya – Brigadier General
• DI Salihu – Brigadier General
• OA Adenuga – Brigadier General
• CF Okafor – Brigadier General
• LG Lepdung – Brigadier General
• OA Fawole – Brigadier General
• MO Ihanuaze – Brigadier General
• SA Gumel – Brigadier General
• AR Bello – Brigadier General
• M Galadima – Brigadier General
• TT Sidick – Brigadier General
• AK Onasoga – Brigadier General
• IG Lassa – Brigadier General
• AA Adereti – Brigadier General
• JE Osifo – Brigadier General
• IO Olatunji – Brigadier General
• RI Odi – Brigadier General
• OM Bello – Brigadier General
• AJ Aliyu – Brigadier General
• AG Audu – Brigadier General
• IM Abdullahi – Brigadier General
• KO Ukandu – Brigadier General
• IA Ajose – Brigadier General
• OA James – Brigadier General
• GS Mohammed – Brigadier General
• IEE Akpaumontia – Brigadier General
• I Sule – Brigadier General
• EO Aduyebo – Brigadier General
• ST Shafaru – Brigadier General
• OS Obor – Brigadier General
• OA Fadairo – Brigadier Gener

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Operation Safe Haven Gets New Commander, Maj. Gen. Dominic Onyemulu, Predecessor, Maj. Gen. Okonkwo Lauds Personnel for Success Recorded