- Defence Headquarters collaborates with Katsina State to enhance security efforts against banditry.
- 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.
President Tinubu's plan for military expansion was discussed on July 29, 2026.
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Updated Jul 29
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What happened
President Tinubu's plan for military expansion was discussed on July 29, 2026.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Lucky Irabor
Chief of Defence Staff (Nigeria)
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu
12th Governor of Lagos (1999–2007) and President of Nigeria since 2023
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