Army GOC Seeks Community Support Against Insecurity in Katsina
The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 1 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Abubakar Sadiq Mohammed Wase, has urged communities in Katsina State to strengthen cooperation with security forces through timely intelligence sharing to enhance ongoing military operations against insecurity.
Major General Wase made the appeal on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, during an operational assessment visit to the 17 Brigade Area of Responsibility, where he interacted with residents of Dokolo community in Machika, Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State.
According to a statement issued by the Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 1 Division, Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, the visit was aimed at assessing operational activities, boosting troops’ morale and strengthening collaboration between the military and local communities.
Addressing residents, the GOC emphasised that effective security operations required the active cooperation of communities, particularly in providing credible and timely information on suspicious movements and potential threats.
He noted that sustained collaboration between civilians and security personnel would improve intelligence gathering, strengthen operational effectiveness and support ongoing efforts to restore peace in vulnerable communities.
During his interaction with frontline troops, Major General Wase charged personnel to maintain high standards of professionalism, discipline and operational vigilance while remaining prepared to respond to emerging security threats.
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He reaffirmed the commitment of Army Headquarters and the leadership of 1 Division to prioritising personnel welfare, operational capabilities and logistics support to enhance combat effectiveness.
The GOC, accompanied by the Commander of 17 Brigade, Brigadier General Ishaya Ibrahim, also visited troops deployed at Forward Operating Base Faskari, where he assessed their operational readiness and working conditions.
He commended the soldiers for their resilience, dedication and sustained commitment to duty despite the challenges posed by difficult terrain and the demands of frontline operations.
Major General Wase particularly praised the troops for maintaining high morale and assured them that the Nigerian Army would continue addressing their administrative and logistics requirements to improve operational efficiency.
He urged the personnel to remain focused on their responsibilities and sustain their commitment to protecting lives and property within their areas of deployment.
In a related development, the GOC visited Dutsinma to convey the condolences of the Chief of Army Staff to the family and followers of the late Sheikh Yahaya Masussuka, who was recently assassinated.
Major General Wase expressed sympathy over the cleric’s death and appealed to members of the community to remain calm and law-abiding while security agencies intensified investigations into the killing.
He assured the bereaved family and residents that efforts were ongoing to identify and bring those responsible for the assassination to justice.
The operational assessment and condolence visits formed part of the Division’s engagements with frontline troops and host communities to strengthen security cooperation, sustain operational readiness and reinforce public confidence in ongoing military operations in Katsina State.
By PRNigeria
