Army Commander Inspects New 97 Infantry Battalion and Meets Traditional Rulers in Kaduna
Kaduna, Nigeria—October 22, 2026—The Commander of 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General SA Jimoh, recently visited the newly established 97 Infantry Battalion in Samaru Kataf, Kaduna State, to evaluate its operational readiness, administrative setup, and overall preparedness to carry out its mandate.
The Battalion, one of the units under 3 Brigade, marks an important expansion of the Nigerian Army’s presence in the area. The visit began with an inspection of the Quarter Guard.
The Commander later received a detailed briefing from the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel RR Gideon, covering the unit’s operational activities, administrative arrangements, and progress since its creation.
Addressing the troops, Brigadier General Jimoh charged them to remain committed, vigilant, and professional at all times.
He stressed that dedication, operational alertness and strict adherence to military ethics were essential for success.
He also urged the soldiers to stay focused and proactive in tackling security challenges within their area of responsibility.
In a significant step to deepen civil-military relations, the Commander paid courtesy visits to two traditional rulers—His Royal Highness, the Agwatyap, Paramount Ruler of Atyap Chiefdom, and His Royal Highness, Agwam Bajju II, Paramount Ruler of Bajju Chiefdom.
During the engagements, Brigadier General Jimoh requested the continued support of the traditional institutions, particularly in providing timely and credible information that could help security agencies prevent and respond to threats.
He emphasized that sustained collaboration between the Army and local communities remains vital for promoting peace, building public confidence, and strengthening the security architecture of the region.
The establishment of the 97 Infantry Battalion underscores the Nigerian Army’s determination to expand its operational footprint, improve its capacity to respond to emerging threats and maintain peace in Kaduna State and surrounding areas.
The statement was signed by Major Babatunde Zubairu, Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 3 Brigade Nigerian Army.
This report is based on the official statement released by the Nigerian Army on 21 October 2026.
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