Army commander orders troops to intensify operations against bandits in Kebbi

The Acting Commander, 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Colonel Joseph Umaru, has directed commanders and troops nether the brigade’s country of work successful Kebbi State to intensify intelligence-led operations against bandits and different transgression elements.

Umaru gave the directive during his familiarisation circuit of units successful the authorities from September 8 to 9, 2026, according to a station by the Nigerian Army connected X on Thursday.

He urged troops to fortify quality gathering, accusation sharing and practice with sister information agencies, section authorities and different applicable stakeholders to contradict criminals state of action.

The commandant besides directed troops and commanders to prolong coordinated and proactive operations portion remaining nonrecreational and adhering strictly to the rules of engagement and the extortion of civilians.

He stressed the value of unit welfare, motivation, grooming and nonrecreational development, urging commanders to clasp the Chief of Army Staff’s “Soldiers First” mantra.

Umaru said decently led, motivated and equipped troops would beryllium amended positioned to prolong operational unit and execute their assigned tasks.

During the tour, the commandant assessed the operational readiness and challenges of units nether the brigade, including 223 Light Tank Battalion, Zuru; COAS Inter...