The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 82 Division, Enugu, Maj. Gen. Oluremi Fadairo, has reaffirmed the division’s commitment to sustaining decisive military operations against separatist groups in the South-East.
Key Highlights
- GOC Fadairo says 82 Division will continue to deal decisively with criminal elements undermining peace in the South-East.
- Troops have degraded the operational capabilities of the banned IPOB, ESN and other criminal groups.
- Intelligence-driven operations and clearance missions have dismantled criminal hideouts across the region.
- Army War College Nigeria Course 10/2026 participants visited 82 Division headquarters from Sept. 3 to 6.
- Preparations are underway for intensified dry-season operations under ‘Operation EASTERN SANITY II’.
Fadairo, who is the commander of the Joint Task Force South-East, ‘Operation UDO KA’, said that the division would continue to deal decisively with criminal elements undermining peace and security in the South-East.
The GOC made this declaration while addressing participants of the Army War College Nigeria, Course 10/2026, during their visit to the headquarters of the 82 Division in Enugu on Monday.
The visit, which forms a critical component of the course, formally commenced on September 3 and concluded on September 6, 2026.
Fadairo noted that the security situation within the division’s area of responsibility remains relatively stable and firmly under control.
He disclosed that troops have continued to degrade the operational capabilities of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Eastern Security Network (ESN), and other criminal groups.
Sustained Operations Disrupt Criminal Networks
The senior army commander highlighted that sustained intelligence-driven operations, aggressive patrols, and targeted clearance missions have dismantled criminal hideouts and disrupted their activities by significantly restricting their freedom of action across the region.
The GOC noted the successes recorded by troops in stabilising the South-East, while stressing that continuous operational assessment, intelligence exploitation, and adaptive security responses are essential to completely eliminate residual threats.
He charged the participants to leverage the knowledge and operational insights gained during the study tour to develop innovative and sustainable strategies for addressing contemporary security challenges confronting the nation.
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Fadairo further emphasised the importance of security forces remaining proactive, intelligence-led, and resolutely focused on protecting lives and property, while denying criminal elements any opportunity to establish their operational footholds.
Dry-Season Operations Ahead
He disclosed that preparations are underway for intensified dry-season operations under ‘Operation EASTERN SANITY II’, with emphasis on maintaining operational pressure and preventing the resurgence of criminal networks. This builds on gains highlighted during a recent Defence Headquarters media briefing on the division’s operational achievements.
“The armed forces will continue to employ lawful and decisive measures against elements whose activities threaten national security,” he said.
The GOC said that the division would continue to discharge its duties in close coordination with other security agencies and relevant stakeholders.
Participants visited sectors under the division’s areas of responsibility and the National War Museum, while they also observed wargaming exercises and a series of presentations on the operational achievements and challenges of the Joint Task Force South-East, ‘Operation UDOKA’.
These sessions provided the participants with practical insights into the operational environment, lessons learned, and the complexities of countering asymmetric threats in the South-East.
Also, the participants were provided with insights into ongoing peace-building processes aimed at consolidating stability in the region. For more updates on defence and security stories, follow us on X.
