Troops, Security Agencies Conduct Show of Force to Secure Church Services in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), in collaboration with personnel of the 551 Nigerian Air Force Station, Keystone, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and other security agencies, have conducted a show-of-force operation across major flashpoints in Jos metropolis and the Bukuru general area of Plateau State.
Security sources disclosed that the operation was conducted at about 6:30 a.m. on October 25, 2026, as part of measures to ensure peaceful church services and prevent criminal elements from operating freely.
The joint security team covered identified flashpoints within Jos metropolis and the Bukuru area to reassure residents and worshippers of their safety during Sunday church services.
The operation was aimed at deterring criminal activities, maintaining public order and ensuring a hitch-free worship experience across the areas covered.
The exercise was reported to have been conducted without any incident, while security personnel remained committed to sustaining peace and security in the state.
