The Nigerian Army has activated new operational formations across Zamfara, Kebbi, Oyo, and Osun states to enhance security coverage and speed up responses to threats facing vulnerable communities.
In a statement published on his social media accounts on Sunday, President Bola Tinubu explained that the newly established formations would position troops closer to rural areas facing security challenges.
Confirming the strategic deployment, Tinubu said, “This week, the Nigerian Army @HQNigerianArmy operationalised new formations in Zamfara, Kebbi, Oyo and Osun. Our troops are now closer to vulnerable communities in these areas, strengthening our ability to respond swiftly and decisively when our people are threatened.”
The initiative comes against the backdrop of persistent security concerns across various parts of the country, most notably in the North-West, where armed banditry, kidnappings, and raids on rural settlements continue to pose major threats.
Beyond troop deployments, the President announced that the Federal Government is expediting the construction of new military depots and barracks in Abuja, Ekiti, Ebonyi, and Kogi states, confirming that work on the facilities in Osun State has already been completed. He framed these infrastructure projects as essential to elevating the living standards and welfare of military personnel and their dependents.
The Commander-in-Chief remarked, “As we demand more from our men and women in uniform, we must do more to support them and their families.”
Tinubu also noted that the recently implemented pay rise for servicemen and women has had a positive impact on the lives of troops and their dependents, acknowledging the personal sacrifices made by military families during operational deployments.
Tinubu added, “Every deployment is a sacrifice made by a family too. As our Armed Forces stand watch over Nigeria, my duty as Commander-in-Chief is to ensure they have the resources and support to do their job, and that Nigeria stands firmly behind the families waiting for them at home.”