Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, has commended the personnel of 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, for their dedication to maintaining peace and security in Kano State. The commendation was delivered during the 3 Brigade West African Social Activities (WASA) held at Bukavu Barracks, Kano, marking the conclusion of the 2025 training year.

The event, according to Maj. Babatunde Zubairu, Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for 3 Brigade, brought together serving and retired senior military officers, families, representatives of sister security agencies, and members of the host community.

Dambazau praised the brigade’s continued cultural engagement and constitutional commitment. He highlighted the strong relationships the unit maintains with the host community and its collaboration with other security agencies.

“Your collective efforts have contributed significantly to curbing criminal activities and sustaining peace. We pay tribute to personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty, honoring their sacrifice for national security,” he said.

The former army chief also acknowledged President Bola Tinubu for creating an enabling environment for military operations, and commended the Chief of Army Staff, the General Officer Commanding 1 Division, sister security agencies, and the Kano State Government for their support.

Earlier, Brig. Gen. Ahmad Tukur, Commander of 3 Brigade, highlighted the unit’s operational, training, and administrative achievements in 2025. He noted that 3 Brigade emerged first in the 1 Division Inter-Brigade Corporal and Below Competition at Bukavu Barracks and overall best at the 1 Division Inter-Brigade Warrant Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers Competition in Kaduna.

Under Operation MESA, the brigade remained operationally active, tackling banditry and criminal activities in areas including Shanono, Tsanyawa, and Gwarzo Local Government Areas. Tukur commended officers and soldiers for their courage and commitment while honoring colleagues and a Nigerian Air Force personnel who lost their lives during operations.

The WASA event also featured cultural displays, award presentations, and interactive sessions designed to foster unity and strengthen civil–military relations.