The Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin, has approved the appointment of Major General Augustine Chris Chukwudi Agundu as the Commander, Operation Safe Haven.
The announcement was contained in a statement on Monday by Brigadier General John Agim, Acting Director Defence Information.
The development may not be unconnected to increased attacks in Plateau State that led to death of scores of Nigerians, left many others injured with properties destroyed.
Agundu is to take over from Major General Anthony Atolagbe, who has been redeployed to Defence Headquarters and appointed Director of Campaign Planning.
“The posting which takes immediate effect is in order to reinvigorate Operation Safe Haven to meet contemporary challenges”, the statement added.
Operation Safe Haven is the military task force set up to maintain peace in Plateau State.
The force has its operational command in Jos.
Comments