Nigerian Army Boosts Security with New Formations
The Nigerian Army, led by Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu Mondai, has announced the establishment of new brigades and battalions across six states as part of efforts to enhance security operations and improve rapid response to emerging threats nationwide. This initiative was disclosed during the opening ceremony of the Chief of Army Staff's first biannual conference for 2026 held in Abuja.
The new formations include the 15 Brigade in Anambra and Imo States, the 12 Battalion in Anyigba, the 226 Battalion in Adamawa State, and the 247 Reconnaissance Battalion in Mubi. Additionally, the Army is establishing logistics bases in Gusau and Ilorin and has initiated the Savannah Shield operation in North Central Nigeria.
The Army aims to recruit an additional 28,000 personnel to strengthen its manpower and operational reach. Lt. Gen. Mondai emphasized the importance of joint operations and inter-agency collaboration, noting recent successes in counter-terrorism efforts supported by foreign partners.
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