The Nigerian Army Council has approved the establishment of its 8th Division in Sokoto.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Yusuf Buratai, disclosed this in Sokoto on Sunday.
Buratai spoke during a condolence visit to Governor Aminu Tambuwal over the recent demise of the 18th Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Ibrahim Dasuki.
The COAS said that officers and men of the new Division were, however, currently operating in the North East.
Buratai said: “As soon the security situation in that region is fully stabilized, the Division would move to Sokoto.
“The move is part of efforts to provide sustainable peace and unity in Nigeria and the Nigerian Army is fully committed to ensuring this.”
Buratai commended Tambuwal for his routine support to the 1 Brigade of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies in Sokoto State.
The COAS also commended Tambuwal for the existing excellent relationship between the Nigerian Army and the people of the state.
He reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Army and the Federal Government at ensuring sustainable national security, peace and unity.
He described the late Sultan Ibrahim Dasuki as a national icon, whose legacies would remain indelible.
Responding, Tambuwal commended the Army for establishing the Army Division as well as two command secondary schools in Sokoto State.
Tambuwal further commended the Nigerian Army for its efforts at restoring peace in the North East and other parts of Nigeria.
On the Late Sultan, Tambuwal said that Dasuki was a “fountain of wisdom”.
Tambuwal said: “He contributed immensely to the stability of Nigeria and he lived a life of service to the community, Islam and Nigeria as a whole.”
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