The Nigerian Armed Forces have unveiled plans to establish a new sector command in Mubi, Adamawa State, in a bid to boost security and curb insurgent activities threatening the region.
Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, announced the development on Friday during a courtesy visit to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri at the Government House in Yola.
General Musa said the project would include a comprehensive overhaul of the Mubi military barracks, which is expected to serve as the operational base for the new command.
He explained that the decision was driven by increasing infiltration attempts by non-state actors, particularly through the Hong Local Government Area.
“We will operationalize and strengthen the command, especially as non-state actors are increasingly infiltrating through Hong,” General Musa said. “We must decisively deal with these insurgents to restore peace.”
The Defence Chief raised concerns over ongoing efforts by terrorist groups such as Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) to gain a foothold in Adamawa, stressing the need for a reinforced military presence.
He also highlighted the crucial role of the Nigerian Air Force in ensuring rapid responses to security breaches and praised the relative calm in Adamawa, attributing it to Governor Fintiri’s steadfast cooperation with security agencies.
The establishment of the new sector command in Mubi forms part of a broader national strategy aimed at enhancing military operations in Nigeria’s northeastern region and proactively tackling emerging security threats.