Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- The military has relocated the tactical headquarters of Operation Enduring Peace from Jos, the Plateau State capital, to Mangu Local Government Area following a series of deadly attacks in the area.

The relocation is aimed at improving the security forces' response to attacks in Mangu and neighbouring communities, where renewed violence has left scores of people dead and displaced others.

The Commander of Operation Safe Haven and General Officer Commanding, 3 Division, Nigerian Army, Williams Dangana, announced the relocation on Wednesday while addressing journalists in Mangu.

Mr Dangana said establishing the tactical headquarters in Mangu would enable military commanders to maintain a direct assessment of the secur...