DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF LAND WARFARE AFCSC, COMMENDS 3 DIVISION’S OPERATIONAL EFFORTS INTER-AGENCY COLLABORATION IN PLATEAU

DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF LAND WARFARE AFCSC, COMMENDS 3 DIVISION’S OPERATIONAL EFFORTS INTER-AGENCY COLLABORATION IN PLATEAU

The Director, Department of Land Warfare, Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) Nigeria, Brig Gen BO Omopariola, has commended Headquarters 3 Division Nigerian Army and Operation ENDURING PEACE for their sustained efforts towards maintaining security and stability in Plateau State and adjoining areas. He particularly lauded the Division’s operational strategies and effective collaboration with other security agencies, describing them as valuable lessons for the professional development of military officers.

Brig Gen Omopariola made this commendation during an operational visit by students of Junior Course 102, AFCSC, to Headquarters 3 Division and the Joint Operations Area of Operation ENDURING PEACE. He noted that the visit provided the students with firsthand exposure to the Division’s operational capabilities, ongoing activities and prevailing security dynamics.

He particularly commended the synergy among security agencies operating in Plateau State, observing that effective intelligence sharing, operational coordination and joint efforts had contributed significantly to enhancing security and promoting peaceful coexistence within the Joint Operations Area. He also lauded the leadership and professionalism of the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Operation ENDURING PEACE, Major General Maxwell Dangana, while urging officers and soldiers of the Division to sustain their commitment to the cherished values, ethos and traditions of the Nigerian Army.

In his remarks, the GOC described operational visits as an essential component of professional military education, providing officers with practical insights into military operations, civil-military relations and inter-agency cooperation. He observed that such engagements bridge the gap between classroom instruction and operational realities by exposing students to prevailing security challenges and providing opportunities for direct interaction with field commanders and troops.

Major General Dangana, who once served as a Directing Staff at AFCSC, expressed delight at receiving the students and reaffirmed the Division’s commitment to supporting the College in its mandate of developing competent and professionally grounded military leaders for Nigeria and allied nations.

Highlighting the operational responsibilities of the Division, the GOC explained that 3 Division, in collaboration with other security agencies, continue to employ a combination of kinetic and non-kinetic approaches, intelligence-driven operations and sustained stakeholder engagement to protect lives and property and foster peaceful coexistence across its Joint Operations Area. He noted that the area of responsibility of the Division extends beyond Plateau State to cover some Local Government Areas in Bauchi and Kaduna.

The GOC further highlighted the peculiar security dynamics of Plateau State, stressing that a comprehensive understanding of the social, political and economic factors underpinning security challenges was essential for effective operational assessment and response. He therefore urged the students to approach their assessments with objectivity, analytical depth and a sound appreciation of the complex issues shaping the contemporary security environment.
He expressed confidence that the operational visit, complemented by scheduled lectures and interactive sessions, would provide the students with valuable insights into the Division’s operational strategies, leadership approaches and civil-military cooperation mechanisms.

Highlights of the visit were the presentation of souvenirs and group photographs.

OLUMIDE VICTOR OLUKOYA
Lieutenant Colonel
Acting Deputy Director
Army Public Relations
3 Division Nigerian Army
5 November 2026