{
  "id": 17326991,
  "title": "Barau: New Army Battalion, Artillery Regiment to Crush Banditry in Kano",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/barau-new-army-battalion-artillery-regiment-to-crush-banditry-in-kano",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T02:23:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/31/barau-new-army-battalion-artillery-regiment-to-crush-banditry-in-kano/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Senator Jibrin Barau lauded the Nigerian Army for dispatching a fresh battalion and artillery regiment to Kano State. He viewed the deployment as a significant reinforcement in the fight against banditry and other security threats in the North-west region. The new military units consist of the 24 Battalion, based in Tudun Wada, and the 311 Artillery Regiment, stationed in Dambatta. Barau attributed the move to President Bola Tinubu’s determination to tackle banditry, terrorism and other violent criminal activities that endanger lives and property nationwide. Speaking through a statement, Barau also applauded the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, for his visionary leadership and proactive measures to enhance the military’s capacity to address emerging security concerns. He emphasized that the formation of these units marked a substantial stride in bolstering the Nigerian Army’s operational prowess and enhancing its response to security challenges in Kano and neighboring states. Barau hailed President Tinubu’s commitment to eradicating insecurity and safeguarding Nigerians, as outlined in the Renewed Hope Agenda on security. He also praised Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, for his dedication to protecting lives and property, stressing the importance of continued collaboration between the state government and the military to achieve the objectives of the newly established formations. Barau called upon residents of Tudun Wada, Dambatta, and other Kano State communities to support the military by providing essential cooperation to enable the new formations to carry out their duties effectively. He urged traditional rulers, community leaders, and residents to strengthen their ties with security agencies by sharing timely and reliable intelligence on criminal group activities. Barau stressed that the fight against banditry and other forms of criminality necessitates community participation, warning that security agencies cannot fully defeat these criminals without such assistance. He reiterated the National Assembly’s commitment, particularly the Senate’s, to offering the required legislative backing and ensuring sufficient funding for the Armed Forces and other security agencies.",
  "summary": ".Hails Tinubu, army chief, Gov Yusuf over strategic military build-up Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau, has hailed the Nigerian Army for deploying a",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}