- The Nigerian Army committed to protecting Nigeria and strengthening manpower to address security challenges under President Tinubu.
- The Nigerian Army approved the expansion of its structure.
- President Tinubu created new Army divisions.
- President Tinubu approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army to 12 divisions, with headquarters designated in Benin City, Jalingo, Ilorin, and Ibadan.
The Nigerian Army deploys and establishes the 83 Division in Benin City to enhance security.
6 reports, 3 independent
Updated Sep 7
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What happened
The Nigerian Army deploys and establishes the 83 Division in Benin City to enhance security.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Security breakdown in Okpekpe community due to banditry.Sub-event
Tinubu directs operationalization of 83 Division in Benin City.1 source
The 83 Division is established and deployed in Benin City to enhance security.1 source
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The entities involved
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Nigerian Army
land warfare branch of Nigeria's military
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Benin City
capital city of Edo State, Nigeria
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu
12th Governor of Lagos (1999–2007) and President of Nigeria since 2023
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