The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has reiterated Nigerian Army’s unwavering commitment to restoring peace and stability in Benue State and other parts of the country.
He restated army commitment to end killing of innocent people during an operational visit to Benue State on Tuesday, 3 June 2025.
Lt.Gen. Oluyede who was received at the Headquarters Joint Task Force, Operation WHIRL STROKE (JTF OPWS), by the Force Commander, Major General Moses Gara, emphasized the critical need for sustained collaboration among all security stakeholders to achieve lasting peace.
He reiterated the military’s commitment to its constitutional mandate of defending the nation’s territorial integrity and supporting internal security operations.
The Force Commander , Joint Task Force, Operation WHIRL STROKE (JTF OPWS), Major General Moses Gara, has gave the Chief of Army Staff a detail comprehensive briefing on the security situation in the area .
The briefing highlighted key operational achievements, ongoing challenges, and the continued efforts of troops in neutralizing criminal elements disrupting peace in Benue and neighboring states.
COAS also on Tuesday visited the Executive Governor of Benue State, His Excellency Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia where he expressed his heart felt condolences over recent unfortunate incidents that resulted in the loss of lives and destruction of property in some communities.
He assured the Governor of the Nigerian Army’s firm resolve to safeguard lives and property within the state.
In his response, the Executive Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, expressed appreciation for the COAS’s timely visit and commended the Nigerian Army for its continued efforts, particularly the strategic deployment of troops to identified flashpoints.
He called on the military to sustain and intensify its operations until all threats to peace and security are effectively neutralized.