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  1. Defence Headquarters collaborates with Katsina State to enhance security efforts against banditry.
  2. The administration is focusing on improving security in Katsina state and Kaduna state, which are part of Northern Nigeria.

Following attacks in Kaduna and Benue, the Federal Government has approved the expansion and recruitment of the Nigerian Army.

13 reports, 5 independent Updated Aug 7
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Following attacks in Kaduna and Benue, the Federal Government has approved the expansion and recruitment of the Nigerian Army.

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federal governmentNigerian ArmyBola Ahmed Tinubu

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  1. Tinubu approved both salary review and force expansion for the Nigerian Army.1 source
  2. The President has approved new military formations, while the state government holds related discussions in Makurdi, Benue State.Sub-event
  3. President Tinubu's plan for military expansion was discussed on July 29, 2026.Sub-event
  4. Government approves military expansion and recruitment in response to attacks in Kaduna and Benue.1 source

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The administration is focusing on improving security in Katsina state and Kaduna state, which are part of Northern Nigeria.

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