Brig.-Gen. Sani Ahmed, Commander of 1 Brigade Command of the Nigerian Army in Gusau, announced various initiatives undertaken to mark the Nigerian Army’s 161st anniversary. These activities included:
1. **Community Engagement**: Emphasizing military-civilian relations, the Army distributed clothing materials to 400 vulnerable children, including orphans, and provided medical consumables to public health facilities across Zamfara State.
2. **Educational Support**: Writing materials were also distributed to 11 public primary and secondary schools in Gusau as part of their outreach efforts.
3. **Security Challenges**: Ahmed highlighted the challenges posed by informants aiding bandit activities in Zamfara. He urged community members to collaborate closely with security forces, avoid leaking sensitive information to bandits, and encourage disarmament efforts among bandits.
Overall, the Nigerian Army’s anniversary commemoration underscored their commitment to community welfare and security enhancement in Zamfara State.
