The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Abubakar Sadiq Mohammed Wase, has urged communities in Katsina State to sustain cooperation with troops and provide timely intelligence to support ongoing military operations.
The GOC made the call on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, while addressing members of the Dokolo community in Machika, Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State, during an operational assessment visit to the 17 Brigade Area of Responsibility.
According to a statement by the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 1 Division, Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, the GOC also charged frontline troops to maintain professionalism, remain vigilant and sustain a high level of operational readiness.
Major General Wase reaffirmed the commitment of Army Headquarters and the Division’s leadership to prioritising troop welfare, strengthening operational capabilities and providing adequate logistics support to enhance combat effectiveness.
Accompanied by the Commander, 17 Brigade, Brigadier General Ishaya Ibrahim, the GOC visited troops at the Forward Operating Base, Faskari, where he commended them for their resilience and dedication to duty despite the challenging terrain.
He assured the troops of the Nigerian Army’s continued efforts to address their administrative and logistical needs.
In a related development, Major General Wase visited Dutsinma to convey the condolences of the Chief of Army Staff to the family and followers of the late Sheikh Yahaya Masussuka, who was recently assassinated.
The GOC appealed for calm and urged members of the community to remain law-abiding as security agencies intensify investigations to identify and bring those responsible for the killing to justice.
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