President Tinubu don approve new four divisions for Nigerian Army and give green light for recruitment of 28,000 new soldiers.
Dis na part of big military restructure to strengthen national security and make operations better across di country.
Di four new divisions go dey for Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo and Benin City, wey go make di total number of army divisions for Nigeria rise from eight to 12.
For anoda matter, di Headquarters, Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps (NAOC), don declare Private Mohammed Amutu wanted becos of im alleged involvement for illegal sale and supply of military uniform to terrorists and oda criminal elements.
For related news, di Joint Task Force, North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), don clarify say one Nigerien citizen, Aboubakar Zein-Nur, wey dem intercept for Cross Kauwa for Kukawa Local Council Area for Borno State and take into custody for profiling and investigation, get no connection with terrorists.
Di OPHK Acting Media Information Officer, Capt. Mohammed Goni, clarify for statement say, contrary to wetin some media report on July 14, 2026 about Houdairi, comprehensive intelligence assessments and oda investigative processes no show say di person get any link with any known terrorist group.
"Investigations further confirm say he be resident of Shattu Anguba Village for Bosso, Republic of Niger, wey dey rear camels across River Komadougou."
Di Presidency describe di restructuring approval as strategic move to strengthen command and control, improve troop deployment, and boost Armed Forces capacity to handle di country's complex and changing security challenges.
Dis latest decision follow di Tinubu administration continuous investment for military, including purchase of critical combat platforms and equipment, better welfare for soldiers, improved operational logistics, and ongoing force modernisation.
