Nigerian Army Commander Issues Tough Warning to Troops in Oyo and Osun

The General Officer Commanding, 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Auwalu Mahmuda, has cautioned troops deployed to newly established military formations in Oyo and Osun states to maintain discipline and uphold professional standards.

Mahmuda issued the warning during an inspection visit to the newly established Headquarters 7 Brigade in Oyo State and the 137 Battalion in Ile-Ife, Osun State.

The visit was aimed at assessing the facilities and ensuring that both formations are properly positioned to begin operations.

GOC Demands Discipline and Professionalism

According to a statement issued on Friday by the Acting Deputy Director of 2 Division Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Jonah Danjuma, Mahmuda urged personnel to remain disciplined, proactive and professional while carrying out their duties.

The GOC reportedly warned that officers and soldiers must remain conscious of their conduct because their actions could affect the reputation of the Nigerian Army.

Mahmuda also made it clear that acts of unprofessionalism would not be tolerated.

“The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, expects exemplary conduct always,” he was quoted as saying.

Troops Told to Protect Army’s Reputation

The Army commander stressed that personnel assigned to the new formations have a responsibility to preserve public confidence in the military.

He urged them to discharge their duties responsibly while remaining mindful of the image of the Nigerian Army in the communities where they operate.

The warning comes as the military establishes additional formations and units as part of efforts to respond to changing security challenges across the country.

Civil-Military Relations Also Emphasised

Mahmuda also drew attention to the importance of maintaining positive relationships between troops and the communities hosting the new formations.

He urged the personnel to work with residents and community leaders while carrying out their constitutional responsibilities.

The GOC said effective civil-military relations would be important to the success of the formations and their operations within their areas of responsibility.

New Formations Established to Address Security Challenges

According to the statement, Mahmuda explained that the creation of the new units was part of the Nigerian Army’s broader response to contemporary security threats.

He also referenced ongoing efforts to improve the welfare of soldiers under the Chief of Army Staff’s Soldiers First Concept.

The GOC called on the troops to reciprocate those efforts through dedication to their responsibilities and by preventing criminal elements from operating freely.

“The Nigerian Army has been doing a lot to improve troops’ welfare, which demonstrates the COAS’s Soldiers First Concept,” Mahmuda was quoted as saying.

“You must reciprocate the gesture by remaining committed to your duties and denying criminal elements freedom of action.”

Community Leaders Welcome 137 Battalion

During the visit to Ile-Ife, Mahmuda was received by the Commanding Officer of 137 Battalion, Lt. Col. Christopher Okwujiako.

Community leaders in the town also welcomed the establishment of the new battalion.

The leaders, led by Sooko Adegboyega Ogunwusi, Sooko Laukun of Ife, expressed appreciation to the Nigerian Army for establishing the military formation in Ile-Ife.

Army Assesses Readiness of New Units

The inspection formed part of Mahmuda’s wider effort to assess the newly established locations and ensure that personnel can settle in and begin their assigned responsibilities without delay.

The Army said the visits were intended to support the seamless take-off of the formations as they assume their constitutional duties in Oyo and Osun states.

With the new units expected to contribute to security operations in their respective areas, the GOC’s message was clear: troops must combine operational effectiveness with discipline, professionalism and responsible engagement with host communities.

The General Officer Commanding, 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Auwalu Mahmuda, has cautioned troops deployed to newly established military formations in Oyo and Osun states to maintain discipline and uphold professional standards.

Mahmuda issued the warning during an inspection visit to the newly established Headquarters 7 Brigade in Oyo State and the 137 Battalion in Ile-Ife, Osun State.

The visit was aimed at assessing the facilities and ensuring that both formations are properly positioned to begin operations.

GOC Demands Discipline and Professionalism

According to a statement issued on Friday by the Acting Deputy Director of 2 Division Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Jonah Danjuma, Mahmuda urged personnel to remain disciplined, proactive and professional while carrying out their duties.

The GOC reportedly warned that officers and soldiers must remain conscious of their conduct because their actions could affect the reputation of the Nigerian Army.

Mahmuda also made it clear that acts of unprofessionalism would not be tolerated.

“The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, expects exemplary conduct always,” he was quoted as saying.

Troops Told to Protect Army’s Reputation

The Army commander stressed that personnel assigned to the new formations have a responsibility to preserve public confidence in the military.

He urged them to discharge their duties responsibly while remaining mindful of the image of the Nigerian Army in the communities where they operate.

The warning comes as the military establishes additional formations and units as part of efforts to respond to changing security challenges across the country.

Civil-Military Relations Also Emphasised

Mahmuda also drew attention to the importance of maintaining positive relationships between troops and the communities hosting the new formations.

He urged the personnel to work with residents and community leaders while carrying out their constitutional responsibilities.

The GOC said effective civil-military relations would be important to the success of the formations and their operations within their areas of responsibility.

New Formations Established to Address Security Challenges

According to the statement, Mahmuda explained that the creation of the new units was part of the Nigerian Army’s broader response to contemporary security threats.

He also referenced ongoing efforts to improve the welfare of soldiers under the Chief of Army Staff’s Soldiers First Concept.

The GOC called on the troops to reciprocate those efforts through dedication to their responsibilities and by preventing criminal elements from operating freely.

“The Nigerian Army has been doing a lot to improve troops’ welfare, which demonstrates the COAS’s Soldiers First Concept,” Mahmuda was quoted as saying.

“You must reciprocate the gesture by remaining committed to your duties and denying criminal elements freedom of action.”

Community Leaders Welcome 137 Battalion

During the visit to Ile-Ife, Mahmuda was received by the Commanding Officer of 137 Battalion, Lt. Col. Christopher Okwujiako.

Community leaders in the town also welcomed the establishment of the new battalion.

The leaders, led by Sooko Adegboyega Ogunwusi, Sooko Laukun of Ife, expressed appreciation to the Nigerian Army for establishing the military formation in Ile-Ife.

Army Assesses Readiness of New Units

The inspection formed part of Mahmuda’s wider effort to assess the newly established locations and ensure that personnel can settle in and begin their assigned responsibilities without delay.

The Army said the visits were intended to support the seamless take-off of the formations as they assume their constitutional duties in Oyo and Osun states.

With the new units expected to contribute to security operations in their respective areas, the GOC’s message was clear: troops must combine operational effectiveness with discipline, professionalism and responsible engagement with host communities.