The newly posted in Commander 1 Brigade Nigerian Army Gusau and Sector 1 Joint Task Force (JTF) North West (NW) Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) Brigadier-General S Ahmed has assumed command of the Brigade and Operational activities of Sector 1 JTF NW OPHD on 11 March 2023.
In his remarks during his farewell address to troops at the Headquarters 1 Brigade, the outgoing Commander Brig Gen CA Baushe commended the Officers and Soldiers of the Brigade for their conduct, professionalism, discipline and support accorded to him during his tour of duty. He implored the troops to continue to sustain the offensive actions against the criminals still hibernating in the Brigade Areas of Operations which covers Zamfara and Kebbi States. He further implored the Officers and men of the Brigade to accord the same support to the new Commander and promised to always give his support whenever needed.
In his response, the new commander, Brig Gen S Ahmed, charged the troops to continue to exhibit professionalism and discipline in other not to lower the standard set by his predecessor. He urged the troops to brace up and be prepared for the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Zamfara and Kebbi states.
Brig-Gen S Ahmed implored the troops to conduct themselves professionally in the discharge of their responsibilities. Highpoints of the event was the signing of the handing and taking over notes, presentation of Quarter Guard and group photograph.