Maj. Gen. Ajose Now Substantive GOC 8 Division/Commander Sector 2 JTF North West Operation FANSAN YANMA.
Aliyu Juwairat
Nigerian Army’s the Newly Promoted Major General Kunle Ajose has been appointed the substantive GOC 8 Division/Commander Sector 2 JTF North West Operation FANSAN YANMA.
The appointment was confirmed in the latest senior staff reshuffling, contained in a press signed by Nigerian Army Spokesperson at Defence Headquarters, Abuja.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division/Commander Northwest, Nigeria, oversees several cantonments and formations which are:
Here are some additional Nigerian Army formations under the 8 Division:
A. 1 Brigade: Headquartered in Gusau, Zamfara State.
– Nigerian Army Cantonment: Located in Gusau, Zamfara State, which houses the Command Children School, commissioned by Major General Ibikunle Ajose.
B. 31 Brigade: Located in Minna, Niger State.
– 42 Division Engineer Regiment: Based in Sokoto, Sokoto State.
– 8 Division Garrison: Headquartered in Sokoto, Sokoto State.
– 8 Division Supply and Transport: Located in Sokoto, Sokoto State.
– 8 Division Ordnance Depot: Based in Sokoto, Sokoto State.
– Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YANMA: Under the command of Major General IA Ajose.
C. 17 Brigade: Located in Katsina, Katsina State.
– 35 Battalion: Located in Katsina, Katsina State., with a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Danja, Katsina State.
– 17 Brigade Garrison: Headquartered in Katsina, Katsina State.
– 17 Brigade Ordnance Company: Based in Katsina, Katsina State.
These formations work together to maintain security, stability, and peace in the Northwest region of Nigeria.
