17 Brigade (Nigeria)
| 17 Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 20 February 2018-present |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| Branch |  Nigerian Army |
| Role | Internal security |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 8 Division Nigerian Army Sokoto |
| Garrison/HQ | Katsina |
| Commanders | |
| Premier Commander | Brigadier General LT Omoniyi |
| 2nd Commander | Brigadier General WB Idris |
| 3rd Commander | Brigadier General A Bande |
| 4th Commander | Brigadier General EE Emekah |
| 5th Commander | Brigadier General IA Ajose |
| 6th Commander | Brigadier General OA Fadairo |
| 7th Commander | Brigadier General BO Omopariola |
The 17 Brigade is a military formation of the Nigerian Army, which was established on 20 February 2018 for internal security duties.[1]
History
[edit]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]
Operations
[edit]The Brigade, since inception has so far participated in the following Operations
1. Operation MESA - 2018 till date.
2. Operation LAFIYA DOLE - 2018
3. Operation HARBIN KUNAMA - 2019
4. Operation EGWU EKE III - 2019
5. Operation KATSINA - 2019
6. Operation SWIFT RESPONSE - 2020
7. Operation SAHEL SANITY - 2019 to 2021
8. Operation HADARIN DAJI - 2021 to 2024
9. Operation FOREST SANITY- 2023
10. Operation FASAN YAMMA - 2024
Mission
[edit]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.[4] Countering such threats includes carrying out public security duties.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Army inaugurates 17 Brigade in Katsina". The Eagle Online. 22 February 2018. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ^ Saliu, Olalekan (30 December 2017). "Army reshuffles, redeploys 399 officers". Nextedition.com. Archived from the original on 15 January 2019. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ^ Godwin, Ameh Comrade (23 December 2018). "Insurgency: Nigerian Army restates commitment to protecting children, women in North-East". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ^ Eyiangho, Johnson (22 February 2018). "Army inaugurates 17 Brigade in Katsina State - SundiataPost". Sundiata Post. Archived from the original on 14 January 2019. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ^ Mustapha, Mallam (24 February 2018). "The real reason why we established 17 Brigade in Katsina – Buratai". Katsina Post. Retrieved 14 January 2019.