Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA repelled a terrorist attack on a military base in Zamfara, rescued nine abducted civilians and confirmed the deaths of one soldier and one police officer.
The Chief of Army Staff has appointed General Officers Commanding for four new Army divisions as part of the Nigerian Army’s expanded command structure to boost security operations.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and the recruitment of 28,000 personnel to improve border security, military response and operational efficiency.
The Nigerian Army has approved a major leadership reshuffle affecting operational commands, military institutions and Army Headquarters. New General Officers Commanding, brigade commanders and senior officers have been appointed as part of efforts to strengthen national security and improve operational effectiveness.
A soldier was killed and another injured during an attempted kidnapping in Mowe, Ogun State, as security forces engaged suspected kidnappers.
