Nigerian Army's Major General Gara Launches New Base in Benue

The Nigerian Army has initiated the establishment of a new operational base in Benue, as announced by Major General Moses Gara, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 5 Division. This announcement came during an operational visit to the brigade, where he inspected accommodation facilities and ongoing renovation works at the brigade's headquarters.

Accompanied by Brigadier General MD Abdulsalam, the Garrison Commander of the 5 Division in Makurdi, and other principal officers from the division and the Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke (JTF OPWS), Major General Gara assessed the welfare of troops and the operational readiness of the brigade. He focused on the progress of ongoing projects and the necessary facilities to support effective operations for personnel in the area.

Major General Gara commended Brigade Commander Brigadier General AO Odubiyi for maintaining standards and urged all officers and soldiers to remain professional and committed to the Army’s mandate of ensuring peace and security. The new 5 Division was recently established by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to enhance security across the state.