He said prevailing security challenges required a mission-ready force.
The army said that troops across other sectors continued aggressive patrols and offensive operations with no major incidents recorded.
The army says it arrested 10 suspected terrorists and rescued three kidnap victims in coordinated operations across Abuja and the North-Central region.
The Nigerian Army has announced that the 12 Brigade, Lokoja, will conduct its first annual Range Classification Exercise from March 30 to April 2.
Mr Agbebire commended the swift collaboration among the security agents which which led to the arrest of the suspects.
The latest development cones days after Boko Haram terrorists killed hundreds of innocent residents in the state.
Army chief Waidi Shaibu stated this during a meeting with the commandant of NAFRC, Nnaemeka Ilo, at the Army Headquarters, Abuja, according to a statement.
According to him, the repentant militants emerged from two camps.
The source said the troops also apprehended a total of 32 criminal suspects, rescued 22 kidnap victims, and recovered large quantities of arms, ammunition and logistics supplies.
The Nigerian Army says the application of modern military technologies will counter security challenges bedevilling the country.
