The Defence Headquarters hasn’t announced plans to establish a new sector command in Mubi, Adamawa State, as part of efforts to reinforce security and combat insurgent activities in the region.
Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, disclosed the development on Friday, during a courtesy visit to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri at the Government House in Yola.
Gen. Musa revealed that the initiative includes a comprehensive rehabilitation of the Mubi military barracks, which will serve as the operational base for the new command.
He noted that the move was driven by increased infiltration attempts by non-state actors, particularly through Hong Local Government Area.
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“We will operationalize and strengthen the command, especially as non-state actors are increasingly infiltrating through Hong,” he said.
“We must decisively deal with these insurgents to restore peace.”
The defence chief warned that groups, such as Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) are seeking to expand their presence in Adamawa State, underscoring the need for a stronger military posture.
He also highlighted the critical role of the air force in ensuring rapid response to security threats and praised the relative calm in the state, attributing it to Gov. Fintiri’s cooperation with security agencies.
