President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new Nigerian Army battalion in Kwara State as part of efforts to strengthen security and intensify the fight against banditry, terrorism, kidnapping and other violent crimes.
The new military formation will be sited in Omu Aran, the headquarters of Irepodun Local Government Area. It is expected to boost the deployment of troops and military equipment to enhance security operations, particularly in communities grappling with increasing cases of kidnappings and bandit attacks.
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, disclosed the development in a statement issued by his Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Mashood Agboola. He described the approval as another demonstration of the Federal Government’s commitment to tackling security challenges in the state.
Governor AbdulRazaq thanked President Tinubu for approving the new Army battalion, expressing confidence that the military formation would strengthen ongoing counterterrorism and anti-kidnapping operations across Kwara State.
