The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja, on Saturday, launched Operation Hakorin Damisa to end the killings and security challenges in Plateau State.

The Army chief also reinstated the commitment of Nigerian Army in combating criminals that have been terrorising some communities in the Mangu Local Government Area and other areas in the state.

Major General Lagbaja was in Mangu to flag off activities of troops under Operation Hakorin Damisa IV as part of emergency response under the Joint Security Task Force, Operation Safe Haven to address the security challenges in the affected areas of Mangu, Riyom and Barkin-Ladi local government areas.

The Army boss warned troops to respect the rules of engagement in the course of executing their duties.

He also appealed to citizens in the affected areas to cooperate with the troops and provide necessary information.

The special operation squad comprises of 300 troops with seven Mines Resistance Armoured Personnel Vehicles, Motorcycles, Buffaloes Patrol Vehicles and Armoured Personnel Vehicles.

Scores of killings have been recorded in Plateau of late with most of the attacks by gunmen in the Mangu area of the state.