Tinubu Approves New Army Battalion in Kwara State
President Bola Tinubu has approved a new Nigerian Army battalion in Kwara State, based in Omu Aran, to address banditry and kidnapping. Governor AbdulRazaq announced the move on Tuesday.
President Bola Tinubu has approved a new Nigerian Army battalion in Kwara State, based in Omu Aran, to address banditry and kidnapping. Governor AbdulRazaq announced the move on Tuesday.
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