Nigeria Army Expands to 12 Divisions; General Says It Will “Eliminate Criminals”

A retired Nigerian general has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for restructuring the country’s army, calling the move a decisive step toward national security. Anthony Atolagbe, a former commander of the Joint Task Force, said the expansion from eight to 12 divisions will help eliminate criminal elements across the nation. The general spoke in support of the reorganization, which aims to strengthen the military’s ability to respond to security threats. The restructuring is part of broader efforts to modernize the Nigerian Army and improve its operational effectiveness.