Nigerian Army GOC calls for community cooperation in Katsina

Major General Abubakar Sadiq Mohammed Wase, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Nigerian Army's 1 Division, has urged residents of Katsina State to enhance cooperation with security forces. During an operational assessment visit to the 17 Brigade area of responsibility on October 27, 2026, Wase emphasized that providing timely and credible intelligence is essential to strengthening military operations against insecurity.

Addressing the Dokolo community in the Sabuwa Local Government Area, the GOC stressed that active collaboration between civilians and troops improves intelligence gathering and operational effectiveness. Wase also visited personnel at the Forward Operating Base in Faskari, where he commended their resilience and reaffirmed the Army Headquarters' commitment to improving troop welfare, logistics, and operational capabilities.

Additionally, Wase visited Dutsinma to offer condolences to the family and followers of the late Sheikh Yahaya Masussuka following his recent assassination. He appealed for calm while security agencies investigate the killing.