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Nigerian army division From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 2 Division, Nigerian Army is a division, active since the Nigerian Civil War. Its headquarters are now at Ibadan in the South-West.[1] The current and 46th General Officer Commanding is Major General Obinna Onubogu.
Headquarters 2 Division | |
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![]() Soldiers of the 2nd division (leopard on black flag) in Sambisa Forest, 2017. | |
Active | 1967–present |
Country | ![]() |
Type | Mechanized Infantry |
Role | Combat support |
Size | Division |
Part of | ![]() |
Garrison/HQ | Ibadan, Nigeria |
Commanders | |
General Officer Commanding | Major General Obinna Onubogu |
Notable commanders |
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The division is "charged with the responsibility of securing its Area of Responsibility (AOR) covering the South Western flank of Nigeria and also ensuring that the borders located in its AOR are secured.[1] The division is a mechanized infantry (sic: formation) with affiliated combat support and combat service support units."
At the start of the Nigerian Civil War, the 2 Division was responsible for the beating back of the Biafran Army to the River Niger.[2]
In 2018, the annual 2 Division Army Inter Brigade Warrant Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers Competition was announced to be held from August 13–17.[3]
The division previously included:
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