Nigerian Army Clashes With Terrorised Plateau Communities Over Alleged Imposition Of Peace Agreement
The Nigerian Army responded to accusations made by the Bokkos Cultural Development Council (BCDC) Vanguards regarding the imposition of peace agreements in communities within the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State during Operation Safe Haven. The army clarified that it had reached a “bottom-top crisis resolution approach agreement” with the communities, denying any imposition of peace agreements.
In a statement, the Nigerian Army refuted the allegations by the BCDC, labeling them as attempts to discredit the ongoing efforts of security agencies to promote peaceful coexistence. They emphasized the need to clarify the situation to prevent misinformation and undermine the progress made by security agencies.
The army explained that, as part of efforts to de-escalate tension in Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas, Operation Safe Haven organized a stakeholders’ engagement meeting attended by representatives from various groups and the Plateau State Government. It was agreed during this meeting to employ a bottom-top crisis resolution approach to address the crisis in the mentioned areas.
Following this agreement, troops from Sector 5 of Operation Safe Haven were invited by civil authorities in Bokkos to witness one of these engagements in Butura Kampani. The army stressed that at no point did the troops impose any peace agreements on any group, highlighting the risks associated with the BCDC’s efforts to create negative public opinion against security agencies.
Despite attempts to discredit Operation Safe Haven personnel, the army affirmed its commitment to taking proactive measures to promote peaceful coexistence in the Joint Operations Area. They urged the public to continue collaborating with security agencies by providing credible intelligence to ensure the safety of law-abiding citizens.
Sahara Reporters
