Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has approved the establishment of four additional Nigerian Army bases to strengthen security operations and improve the protection of lives and property across the state.
The approval followed a request by the Nigerian Army’s 1 Mechanised Division for additional land to expand its operational capacity and improve its response to security threats in vulnerable communities.
The proposed bases will be located in Buruku, Igabi Local Government Area; Samaru Kataf, Zangon Kataf LGA; Kachia LGA; and Birnin Gwari LGA.
The Secretary to the State Government, Abdulkadir Mayere, disclosed this yesterday during the presentation of land allocation documents to the Nigerian Army.
Mayere, who was represented by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Sule Shuaibu, SAN, said the government was committed to strengthening its collaboration with security agencies to tackle insecurity.
He explained that the land allocation would enable the military to expand its presence and respond more effectively to threats in the affected communities.
According to him, the initiative also forms part of the government’s broader efforts to create a safer environment where residents can carry out their economic and social activities without fear.
The Nigerian Army welcomed the approval, describing the state government’s continued support as vital to efforts to address security challenges.
The Commander of 41 Engineering Brigade, SOG Aremu, who received the allocation documents on behalf of the General Officer Commanding, 1 Mechanised Division, commended Governor Uba Sani for approving the request.
He said the additional facilities would strengthen the Army’s operational capacity and support its security responsibilities across Kaduna State.
The new bases are expected to improve security coverage in the four local government areas by bringing military personnel and operational resources closer to communities facing security threats.