Army Establishes 28 Armoured Brigade in Kebbi, Assures Residents of Enhanced Security
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has formally operationalised the 28 Armoured Brigade and Garrison in Birnin Kebbi, alongside the 281 Tank Battalion in Yauri and the 381 Artillery Regiment in Kaoje, as part of efforts to strengthen security and protect vulnerable communities in Kebbi State.
Represented by the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 8 Division Nigerian Army, and Commander, Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna, the COAS said the establishment of the new formations was in line with the Nigerian Army’s ongoing efforts to optimise its force structure, expand its operational footprint, strengthen command and control, and improve response time to security challenges across the North-West.
According to a statement by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, the GOC charged the Acting Commander of 28 Brigade, Colonel Abdullahi Umar, to regard the deployment as a responsibility to provide essential fire-support capabilities and enhance operational effectiveness across the Division’s area of responsibility.
He said the new brigade would also strengthen ongoing security operations in Kebbi State, particularly in addressing threats posed by criminal elements and other security challenges.
Koughna emphasised that achieving lasting peace required unwavering discipline, tactical focus and seamless synergy among all security stakeholders.
He urged the troops to maintain high standards of professionalism, adhere strictly to the Rules of Engagement and protect law-abiding citizens while carrying out their constitutional responsibilities.
The GOC also commiserated with residents of Jandutse community over the recent loss of a member in a bandit attack, assuring them of increased military presence to guarantee their safety.
The residents appreciated the GOC for his continued efforts to enhance the security of Jandutse and other communities across Kebbi State.
