President Tinubu confirmed the Nigerian Army operationalised new formations in four states, moving troops closer to vulnerable communitiesTinubu said construction of new barracks and depots is being fast-tracked across five states, with Osun already completedThe president also acknowledged the impact of a recent military pay increase on soldiers and their familiesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!President Bola Tinubu has announced that the Nigerian Army has set up new operational formations in Zamfara, Kebbi, Oyo, and Osun states, a move he said will allow troops to respond faster to security threats in those areas.Tinubu, speaking in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, said the new deployments bring soldiers physically closer to communities that are at risk, improving the military’s ability to act quickly when lives are endangered.President Bola Tinubu vows to continue to stand with the military Photo Credit: @officialABAT Source: TwitterNew barracks and depots under constructionBeyond troop deployments, the president said the government is speeding up the construction of barracks and military depots in Abuja, Ekiti, Ebonyi, and Kogi. He added that the facility in Osun has already been completed.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Tinubu said the push to improve infrastructure for the armed forces is directly linked to what the government expects from service members in the field.”As we demand more from our men and women in uniform, we must do more to support them and their families,” he said.The president also acknowledged feedback from soldiers about a recent pay rise, saying servicemen and women had shared how the increase had made a real difference to their households.Tinubu on his role as Commander-in-ChiefTinubu used the occasion to define what he sees as his responsibility to the military, saying his duty is to ensure troops have the tools and backing they need to carry out their work.”As our Armed Forces stand watch over Nigeria, my duty as Commander-in-Chief is to ensure they have the resources and support to do their job, and that Nigeria stands firmly behind the families waiting for them at home,” he said.He also recognised the personal cost borne by military families, noting that “every deployment is a sacrifice made by a family too.”The announcement comes as the Nigerian military continues active operations across several states grappling with banditry, insurgency, and other security challenges.See the full statement of the president on X here: Source: Legit.ng Bada Yusuf (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Yusuf Amoo Bada is an accomplished writer with over 5 years of experience in journalism and writing, he is also politics and current affairs editor with Legit.ng. He holds B.A in Literature from OAU, and Diploma in Mass Comm.
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