17 Brigade (Nigeria)
Military formation of the Nigerian Army
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The 17 Brigade is a military formation of the Nigerian Army, which was established on 20 February 2018 for internal security duties.[1]
| 17 Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 20 February 2018-present |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| Branch |  Nigerian Army |
| Role | Internal security |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 8 Division Nigerian Army Sokoto |
| Garrison/HQ | Katsina |
| Commanders | |
| Premier Commander | Brigadier General LT Omoniyi |
| 2nd Commander | Brigadier General WB Idris |
| 3rd Commander | Brigadier General A Bande |
| 4th Commander | Brigadier General EE Emekah |
| 5th Commander | Brigadier General IA Ajose |
| 6th Commander | Brigadier General OA Fadairo |
| 7th Commander | Brigadier General BO Omopariola |
History
The 17 Brigade was established in December 2017,[2] but was officially commissioned in February 2018.[1] According to Army chief of staff Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, the establishment of the 17 Brigade is part of a wider reorganisation of the Nigerian Army.[3]
Operations
The Brigade has participated in the following operations:
- Operation MESA - 2018 till date.
- Operation LAFIYA DOLE - 2018
- Operation HARBIN KUNAMA - 2019
- Operation EGWU EKE III - 2019
- KATSINA - 2019
- Operation SWIFT RESPONSE - 2020
- Operation SAHEL SANITY - 2019 to 2021
- Operation HADARIN DAJI - 2021 to 2024
- Operation FOREST SANITY- 2023
- Operation FASAN YAMMA - 2024
Mission
According to Lieutenant General Buratai, the 17 Brigade was established in order to address issues in the North-West Zone and in the Katsina State identified by the Nigerian Army:[1] cattle rustling, armed robbery and armed banditry.[4] Countering such threats includes carrying out public security duties.[5]