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Major General Abubakar Sadique Muhammad Wase, General Officer Commanding 1 Division of the Nigerian Army and Commander, Sector 1, Joint Task Force Operation FANSAN YAMMA, conducted an operational assessment visit to the newly established 24 Battalion in Tudun Wada and 311 Artillery Regiment in Dambatta, Kano State, from October 28 to October 29, 2026. During the visit, Wase emphasized the need for collective resilience and dedication to achieve the units' objectives, and reassured troops that the division is working closely with the Kano State Government to accelerate full operational capability.
Wase, accompanied by Brigadier General Saka Jimoh, Commander, 3 Brigade, also met with local government officials in both locations, urging host communities to support the new formations to strengthen security. The establishment of the 24 Battalion and 311 Artillery Regiment is part of the Nigerian Army's broader expansion and restructuring initiative to enhance operational responsiveness and strengthen national security architecture.
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