…commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the establishment of the Nigerian Army 5 Division in Benue, with its headquarters in Makurdi and deployments across key locations in the state. Alia said the fight against insecurity would press on until full peace was restored.At the Gwer session, local government chairman…

…military operational units would be established in the area under the newly created 5 Division of the Nigerian Army. The units are expected to be located in Agu, Katsina-Ala; Anyiin, Logo; and Azendeshi, Ukum. The governor also announced the donation of 30 motorcycles to security agencies to enhance patrols and improve…

…confidence and economic stability to the communities,” he said. In Benue State, the new 5 Division, with its headquarters expected in Makurdi, is intended to strengthen military operations against long-standing security challenges, including communal clashes and armed groups affecting Benue and neighbouring Nasarawa an…

…effectiveness across Nigeria. The expansion, which led to the creation of the 5 Division, Makurdi; 9 Division, Ilorin; 10 Division, Jalingo; and 83 Division, Benin City, is expected to improve command and control, enhance troop deployment and boost the military's response to evolving security challenges, FG had stated.…

…(retd), has urged President Bola Tinubu to designate the newly approved Nigerian Army 5 Division Headquarters in Makurdi, Benue State, as a Special Forces Division. Usman made the call on Monday while commending the President’s approval for the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and the recruitme…

…and Ondo States)3. 3 Division Headquarters - Jos (Plateau, Bauchi and Gombe States)4. 5 Division Headquarters - Makurdi (Benue, Nasarawa and Kogi States)5. 6 Division Headquarters - Port Harcourt (Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River States)6. 7 Division Headquarters - Maiduguri (Borno and Yobe States)7. 8 Division Headqu…