COMMANDER 15 BRIGADE PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO HEADQUARTERS 14 BRIGADE, SEEKS STRONGER SYNERGY IN SOUTH EAST

COMMANDER 15 BRIGADE PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO HEADQUARTERS 14 BRIGADE, SEEKS STRONGER SYNERGY IN SOUTH EAST

The Commander 15 Brigade Nigerian Army, Awka, Brigadier General S Ahmadu, on Thursday 24 September 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Commander 14 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General AM Dikko, at the Brigade Headquarters in Ohafia, Abia State.

The visit was part of ongoing efforts to enhance inter-formation collaboration and operational synergy among brigades under 82 Division Area of Responsibility.

On arrival, Brigadier General Ahmadu was accorded a Quarter Guard welcome and received by his host, Brigadier General Dikko, alongside Principal Staff Officers and Commanding Officers of 14 Brigade.

In his remarks, Brigadier General Ahmadu stated that the visit was aimed at strengthening the existing cordial relationship between the two formations and exploring areas of mutual cooperation, particularly on joint operations, intelligence sharing and border security management between Anambra and Abia State. He commended 14 Brigade for its sustained operational efforts in tackling security challenges in the South East.

In his response, Brigadier General Dikko appreciated the visit, describing it as timely and strategic, noting that sustained collaboration between neighbouring brigades remains critical to defeating criminal elements and consolidating on the gains recorded in the region. He reaffirmed his commitment to the vision of the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu (NAM) in fostering a professional and combat-ready force.

During the visit, the visiting Commander was briefed on the operational activities and security disposition of 14 Brigade, after which he embarked on a guided tour of selected facilities within the Headquarters, including the Brigade Operations Room.

Highlights of the visit included tree planting, inspection of the Quarter Guard, signing of visitors’ book, exchange of souvenirs and a group photograph.

The visit was hitch-free and in high military spirit.

MAZINHO ATTAH
Captain
Assistance Director Army Pubic Relations
Ohafia
Abia State
24 September 2026