GOC 2 Division Charges New Artillery Regiment To Deal Decisively With Security Threats
By Don Ferdy
The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Auwalu Mahmuda, has charged troops of the newly established 321 Artillery Regiment in Iseyin, Oyo State, to deal decisively with security challenges, remain vigilant and maintain professional conduct within their Area of Responsibility.
In statement today signed by the Acting Deputy Director, 2 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel, Danjuma Jona Danjuma, the General Officer Commanding gave the charge during his maiden operational visit to the Regiment’s temporary location on 17 October 2026.
Highlighting the security challenges in the area, particularly the regiment’s proximity to the Old Oyo National Park, Maj. Gen. Mahmuda urged the troops to apply all necessary operational measures to prevent criminal elements from gaining a foothold in their Area of Responsibility, and to bring glory to the Nigerian Army.
He expressed appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff for the expansion of the Nigerian Army, stating that the development will greatly enhance the Army’s capacity to address contemporary security challenges.
He also urged the regiment to perform its artillery role effectively, charging them to ensure that they maintain cordial relationship with their host community.
The visit underscored the GOC’s commitment to ensuring that newly established formations and Units under his Command settle in and perform their assigned responsibilities effectively.
The visit also provided an opportunity for the GOC to interact with troops deployed to various locations across the Division’s Area of Responsibility.
