By Kolade ADEYEMI, Jos
THE Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) and General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Ibrahim Sallau Ali, has solicited for the support and cooperation of traditional leaders and religious leaders in bringing an end to security challenges in Plateau State and environs.
The commander made this known when he paid familiarization visit to Chairman Plateau State traditional council, His Royal Majesty Da Jacob Gyang Buba and religious leaders of Muslim and Christian Communities in Jos.
The commander who pledged to ensure fairness and justice in his dealing with the security challenges called for continuous prayers from religious leaders.
He said those sponsoring and benefiting from criminality will be apprehended and made to face the wrath of the law.
He urged the community leaders to support the operation, identify and handover criminals in their communities.
General Ali further urged the community leaders to always be sincere in handling security matters and called on religious leaders to remind the congregations on the significance of peaceful coexistence with one another.
“Justice will be my guiding principles, I believe there can never be peace without justice. So I am going to be fair to everybody. That is why I am here to seek your prayers and blessings.” he said
In his response the Gbong Gwom Jos, His Royal Majesty Da Jacob Buba Gyang used the opportunity to appreciate the security agents for the sacrifice they render to the plateau.
He assured the Commander of the royal blessings of the entire traditional council in Jos towards the efforts of OPSH in bringing lasting peace to Plateau.
“We cannot pretend to be ignorant of your sacrifices; you left your family far away and some time lose your lives to bring peace. We sincerely appreciate your efforts.” he noted.
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