Army appoints new GOC of 2 Division in Oyo
Major General Auwalu Mahmuda assumes duty as the new GOC of the Nigerian Army’s 2 Division in Ibadan, Oyo State. Learn about the new Army GOC Oyo and his p Read More: https://punchng.com/army-appoints-new-goc-of-2-division-in-oyo/
Major General Auwalu Mahmuda began his appointment as the 56th General Officer Commanding of Nigeria's 2 Division on Monday at the Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment in Ibadan, Oyo State. He succeeded Maj. Gen. Chinedu Nnebeife, who has been reassigned to command the newly established 10 Division in Jalingo, Taraba State. A handover ceremony was held at the 2 Division Headquarters.
Mahmuda expressed gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, for the appointment, describing it as a rare privilege. He pledged to build upon the achievements of his predecessor and assured officers and soldiers of his commitment to advancing the division's operational effectiveness. Mahmuda commended Nnebeife for the milestones achieved during his tenure and promised to consolidate existing successes.
Nnebeife leaves the 2 Division after leading a high-profile internal security operation that rescued abducted Oriire schoolchildren and teachers. The operation, led by intelligence and involving multiple security agencies, lasted over a month and ended with the victims freed after 56 days in captivity without ransom.
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