7th Division (Nigeria)
| 7 Division, Nigerian Army | |
|---|---|
 Insignia | |
| Active | 2013 (established) |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Maiduguri |
| Website | https://army.mil.ng/?page_id=680 |
The 7th Division is an infantry unit of the Nigerian Army.
History
The 7th Division (also known as JTF-RO) was established in August 2013 for the war against Boko Haram. The creation of the new division brought to six the number of divisions. The 7th division is headquartered in Maiduguri.[1][1] The division includes a combat motorcycle unit as part of its 25th Task Force Brigade.[2] The purpose of this unit is stated as securing roads in Yobe and serving as a force multiplier in combat operations.[2].
In 2014, the 7th Division mutinied after having suffered heavy losses during the Chibok ambush.[3]
References
- ^ a b John Pike. "Nigeria - 7th Infantry Division". Globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- ^ a b "Nigerian Army Inducts Combat Motorbikes Battalion To Fight Boko Haram". Defense World. 29 February 2016. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
- ^ TRADOC G-2 (2015). Threat Tactics Report: Boko Haram (PDF). Fort Eustis: United States Army Training and Doctrine Command. p. 10.
{{cite book}}: Invalid|ref=harv(help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
External link
- "Official website". army.mil.ng. Retrieved 17 April 2020.