Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, has inaugurated a 94-bed Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Egbe, Kogi State.

The FOB, donated by Senator Sunday Karimi, aimed to enhance security in Kogi West.

Mr Lagbaja, while inaugurating the FOB on Saturday in Egbe, commended Mr Karimi’s gesture, stating it would benefit the entire state.

The COAS, represented by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj. -Gen. Obinna Onubogu stressed that the FOB was a testament to the vision, dedication and collaborative efforts exhibited by the Kogi West senator.

“I’m confident that this facility will no doubt enhance military operations and overall security operations in Egbe and along the border between Kwara and Kogi state,” Mr Lagbaja said.

The COAS, therefore, assured the entire people of Kogi that the facility would be used for the purpose for which it was constructed.

Mr Lagbaja expressed his gratitude to Governor Ahmed Ododo for supporting the project alongside the support his administration was giving to the Nigerian Army.

The COAS, however, appealed to the governor to see how the landscaping of the facility could be improved to reduce the erosion effect within its premises.

He urged the officers and men of the 12 Brigade Nigerian Army to commit themselves to the call to duty, honour and sacrifice.

In his remarks, Mr Ododo, represented by the State Security Adviser, Jerry Omodara (rtd), reaffirmed that his administration would continue to prioritise the security of lives and property.

Earlier, Mr Karimi said he funded the project to enhance the security of lives and property of Kogi communities and the bordering states of Ekiti, Kwara, and Osun.

(NAN)