# Army activates three new battalions to boost security in Zamfara

> In a statement by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 1 Brigade Nigerian Army, Gusau, on Tuesday on X, the newly activated units are the 12 Infantry Battalion in Bakura, 23 Infantry Battalion in Kaura Namoda and 28 Infantry Battalion in Anka.

- Published: 2026-09-30T08:00:46.156Z
- Updated: 2026-09-30T16:00:40.543Z
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- Involves: 12 Infantry Battalion, 23 Infantry Battalion, 28 Armoured Brigade and Garrison, 28 Infantry Battalion, 281 Tank Battalion, 381 Artillery Regiment, Anka, Bakura, Colonel Joseph Umaru, Kaura Namoda, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu

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