REMAIN PROFESSIONAL AND RESOLUTE AT ALL TIMES – BRIGADIER GENERAL GARBA CHARGES TROOPS

REMAIN PROFESSIONAL AND RESOLUTE AT ALL TIMES – BRIGADIER GENERAL GARBA CHARGES TROOPS

The Commander 32 Artillery Brigade, Brigadier General Jibril Garba, has charged troops of 322 Artillery Regiment, Benin, to remain professional and resolute in the discharge of their duties. He gave the charge during his familiarization visit to the Regiment on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. The Commanding Officer, Lt Col Kehinde Adeyemi, received the Commander and briefed him on the activities of the unit.

In his address, General Garba urged troops to remain dedicated, disciplined, loyal and committed at all times, warning that unprofessional conduct will not be tolerated. He reaffirmed his alignment with the Chief of Army Staff’s Command Philosophy, which is anchored on Sound Administration and the “Soldier First” concept, noting that these remain his guiding principles for all Brigade activities. He further warned personnel to shun crime and social vices, strictly adhere to the Nigerian Army Social Media Policy, and sustain training to remain efficient as gunners.

The Commander also visited 19 Battalion (Rear), Okitipupa, where he was received by the Commanding Officer, Major Sani Taru on the 16 September 2026. After receiving the operational brief, he commended the troops for their discipline and dedication and urged them to ensure their area of responsibility remains secure. He reminded them to remain apolitical, especially as elections approach, and to work within extant regulations.

As part of the visit, General Garba visited the Forward Operating Base Igbokoda to strengthen joint operations. He was received by the Commanding Officer, Navy Captain Andy Alemongwa. The Commander said collaboration between services is required to secure waterways, protect lives and property, and safeguard critical assets in the coastal and hinterland areas. Captain Alemongwa thanked him for the visit and assured of continued cooperation to address insecurity in the area.

Activities during the visits included inspection of quarter guard, operational briefs, tour of facilities, tree planting, signing of the visitors’ book, presentation of souvenirs, group photograph and commissioning of a project at 322 Artillery Regiment.

Omale Innocent Prince
Captain
Assistant Director Army Public Relations
Headquarters 32 Artillery Brigade
18 September 2026