By ZAKAA Lazarus
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has formally operationalized the 28 Armoured Brigade and Garrison in Birnin Kebbi alongside 281 Tank Battalion in Yauri and 381 Artillery Regiment in Kaoje as part of strategic efforts to bolster security and protect vulnerable communities in Kebbi State.
This was contained in a statement on 28 September 2026 by Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba.
The COAS, 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, stated that establishment of the Brigade aligns with Nigerian Army’s ongoing drive to optimize force structure, expand operational footprints, strengthen command and control and improve response times to security challenges across North-West region.
The GOC charged Acting Commander of 28 Brigade, Colonel Abdullahi Umar, to view deployment as duty to provide essential fire support capabilities to enhance operational effectiveness across Division area of responsibility and strengthen ongoing security efforts in Kebbi State, particularly addressing threats posed by criminal elements and other security challenges.
He emphasized that achieving lasting peace requires unwavering discipline, tactical focus and seamless synergy among all security stakeholders.
He urged troops to maintain high standards of professionalism, adhere strictly to Rules of Engagement and protect law-abiding citizens while executing constitutional mandate.
Major General Koughna also commiserated with residents of Jandutse community who recently lost a member to bandit attack and assured them of increased militaryCOAS Operationalizes 28 Armoured Brigade in Kebbi to Tackle Insecurity.
