By Henry Agbu, Jalingo

The pioneer General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the newly established 10 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Chinedu Ralph Nnebefe, has arrived Jalingo, Taraba State, ahead of the operational take off of the Division.

The GOC arrived in the state on Thursday and was received by the Secretary to the Taraba State Government (SGS), Chief Gebon Timothy Kataps ESQ, on behalf of the state government.

Receiving the Army commander, the SGS expressed delight over his arrival and reaffirmed the commitment of the Governor of Taraba State Dr Agbu Kefas to strengthening security and protecting lives and property across the state.

Kataps said the state government had made adequate preparations, including the provision of temporary accommodations and other facilities, to facilitate the immediate take off of the 10 Division in Jalingo.

He disclosed that the state government had also directed the construction of the access road leading to the permanent Division barracks at Yali, on the outskirts of Jalingo, as well as other internal road networks within the barracks.

The SGS further appealed to occupants of the Muhammadu Buhari Housing Estate in ATC, Jalingo, to immediately vacate the facilities, explaining that soldiers posted to the new Division would soon begin moving into the accommodation.

He said the establishment of the Division was a significant development for Taraba State and would further strengthen security operations in Taraba and neighbouring states.

In his remarks, Major General Chinedu Ralf Nnebefe expressed delight at his arrival in Taraba and commended Governor Agbu Kefas for his efforts towards improving the security architecture of the state.

The GOC also expressed appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff for appointing him as the pioneer commander of the 10 Division, describing the appointment as a responsibility he would discharge with dedication.

He commended the Taraba State Government for providing temporary accommodations and other facilities to support the take off of the Division.

Major General Nnebefire disclosed that officers had already been posted to the Division, adding that movement of personnel into Jalingo would commence from next week.

He assured the people of Taraba and Adamawa States that the 10 Division would work tirelessly with other security agencies and relevant stakeholders to sustain peace and security in the two states.

Following the reception, the SGS led the GOC on an inspection tour of temporary accommodation and other structures provided by the Taraba State Government for the take off of the Division.

The inspection covered the Muhammadu Buhari Housing Estate in ATC, the FERMA facility at Jauro Yinu, DDI Garden Estate.

The establishment of the 10 Division in Taraba is expected to enhance the operational capacity of the Nigerian Army in the region and strengthen efforts to address security challenges while promoting peace and stability across Taraba and Adamawa States..