Army activates three formations in Kebbi to boost security

The Nigerian Army has activated three new military formations in Kebbi State to boost security. According to Punch, the move aims to expand the Army's presence and strengthen the fight against banditry.

The formations are expected to enhance the Army's operational coverage and secure their respective areas of responsibility. Although Punch reports the activation was in Kebbi State, another report from Punch Nigeria indicates that similar activations occurred in Zamfara State, where three Infantry Battalions were operationalised. These battalions are located in Bakura, Kaura Namoda, and Anka.

The activation ceremonies were attended by the General Officer Commanding 8 Division Nigerian Army, represented by Colonel Joseph Umaru. He reaffirmed the Army's commitment to strengthening security operations and called on residents to support security agencies by providing intelligence.

Brief written by urgent.news from Punch, Punch Nigeria, Ghanaian Times — 3 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.