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GOC urges soldiers to prioritise intelligence, operational readiness<\/p>\n
Intelligence<\/p>\n
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By Abbas Bamalli<\/p>\n
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The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 8 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Bemgba Paul, has charged soldiers to sustain the fight against insecurity in Katsina and other parts of its area of responsibility.<\/p>\n
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The GOC gave the charge on Friday at the closing of the 2026 Warrant Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers Competition in Katsina.<\/p>\n
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Represented by Wing Commander Nelson Okore, the GOC said troops must sustain the gains recorded in ongoing operations by remaining professional.<\/p>\n
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He further tasked them on improving intelligence gathering and maintaining a high level of operational readiness.<\/p>\n
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\u201cAs we continue to confront security challenges, I charge you to remain focused, vigilant, and professional in the conduct of ongoing operations,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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According to him, the successes recorded by troops were achieved through sacrifice, resilience, and commitment.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe must sustain the momentum through operational readiness, intelligence gathering, and cooperation with relevant stakeholders to ensure lasting peace and security,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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Paul described the participants as the link between commanders and soldiers, urging them to uphold discipline and professionalism.<\/p>\n
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While congratulating the winning team, he also urged them to embrace the Army\u2019s \u201cSoldier First\u201d concept by giving priority to the welfare, training, and effectiveness of troops under their supervision.<\/p>\n
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The GOC further commended participating formations for their dedication, discipline, teamwork, and exceptional display of military professionalism throughout the competition.<\/p>\n
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He thanked the Katsina State Government, the Commander of 17 Brigade, members of the organising committee, and other personnel for supporting the successful conduct of the event.<\/p>\n
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Earlier, the Commander, 17 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Ishaya Ibrahim, said the competition was aimed at strengthening discipline, leadership, and operational efficiency among the participating officers.<\/p>\n
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Ibrahim, represented by Lt.-Col. Okore Obasi, expressed appreciation to the GOC, participating formations, officials, and guests for their support toward the successful conduct of the competition.<\/p>\n
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He described Warrant Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers as critical to maintaining discipline, leadership, and operational effectiveness in the Nigerian Army.<\/p>\n
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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Headquarters 17 Brigade Nigerian Army, Katsina, has emerged as the overall winner of the competition.(www.primerisenews.com)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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