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Military formation of the Nigerian Army From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 17 Brigade is a military formation of the Nigerian Army, which was established on 20 February 2018 for internal security duties.[1]
17 Brigade | |
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Active | 20 February 2018-present |
Country | Nigeria |
Branch | Nigerian Army |
Role | Internal security |
Size | Brigade |
Part of | 1st Division |
Garrison/HQ | Katsina |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Brigadier general Lukman T. Omoniyi |
The 17 Brigade was established in December 2017,[2] but was officially commissioned in February 2018.[1] According to Army chief of staff Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, the establishment of the 17 Brigade is part of a wider reorganisation of the Nigerian Army.[3]
In 2018, the 17 Brigade conducted two internal security operations: Operation Sharar Daji and Operation Mesa,[4] against armed banditry.[5] In January 2019, the Brigade launched Operation Egwu Eke III in order to complement the other two ongoing operations.[4][6]
According to Lieutenant General Buratai, the 17 Brigade was established in order to address issues in the North-West Zone and in the Katsina State identified by the Nigerian Army:[1] cattle rustling, armed robbery and armed banditry.[7] Countering such threats includes carrying out public security duties.[8]
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