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Nigerian army division From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 82nd (Airborne and Amphibious) Division is a division of the Nigerian Army. It has an area of responsibility covering Southern Nigeria, near the borders with Cameroon.[1] It is numbered in honor of the 82nd (West Africa) Division during the Burma campaign.
82 Division | |
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Active | 1975–present |
Country | ![]() |
Type | Mechanized Infantry |
Role | Combat support |
Size | Division |
Part of | ![]() |
Garrison/HQ | Enugu, Enugu State |
It was established in 1975.[2] General Mamman Jiya Vatsa established the doctrinal basis for the establishment of the 82nd Division, including its naming after the 82nd West African Division.[3]
In 1982, Col. Musa Bityong aided the establishment of the first Airborne of a "can do, special forces" officer - "a soldier's soldier" squad in the division.[4]
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