The Nigerian Army deploys 178 personnel from the 236 Tank Battalion to Headquarters Sector 8 of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) in Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State. Sources say the deployment happens at about 4:40 p.m. on September 25, 2026, as part of the Army’s ongoing restructuring to strengthen security operations.
The troops reportedly arrive in two groups of 89 and begin familiarisation with Sector 8’s area of responsibility and operational mandate after receiving guidance at the sector headquarters. One account identifies Lt. Col. H. O. Obire as leading the deployment and says the troops are received by the Commander of Sector 8 OPEP.
Both outlets link the reinforcement to heightened security concerns in Mangu and nearby communities, citing recent weeks of attacks and killings, destruction of livestock, and reprisal incidents. They also agree the added personnel are intended to increase military presence and improve the sector’s ability to respond to emerging threats, while working with other security and emergency response agencies to protect civilians and maintain stability.
