The 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, Kano, has emerged overall winner of the 2026 One Division Inter-Brigade Combat Proficiency Competition held in Kano.
The brigade scored 565.5 points to clinch first position, while the 31 Artillery Brigade, Minna, Niger State, came second with 539 points. The 1 Division Garrison, Kaduna, placed third with 534 points.
The three-day competition featured military exercises designed to assess the combat readiness, tactical awareness, physical fitness, leadership skills and professional competence of participating junior and middle-level officers.
The exercises included weapon handling, combat training, map reading, shooting and obstacle crossing, aimed at enhancing participants’ operational skills and preparedness for contemporary security challenges.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, the Commander of 3 Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Saka Jimoh, said the competition was part of training programmes organised by the Army Headquarters to keep personnel prepared for evolving security threats.
Jimoh emphasised the importance of continuous training and personnel welfare in strengthening the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army.
He said the competition demonstrated the Army’s commitment to developing officers with the skills, discipline and leadership qualities required to effectively discharge command responsibilities.
The Brigade Commander also said sustained military operations and the use of credible intelligence were yielding results against criminal elements within the brigade’s area of responsibility, including Kano and neighbouring states.
He assured that the Army would continue its operations to eliminate criminal elements and improve security across its area of responsibility.
Earlier, the Special Guest of Honour and Commandant of the Nigeria Navy Logistics College, Dawakin Tofa, Kano, Commodore Abubakar Madawaki, commended the participants for displaying courage, discipline, tactical awareness, physical fitness and commitment throughout the competition.
Madawaki stressed that continuous training was essential to preparing military officers for the complex demands of modern operations.
He congratulated the winners and urged other participants to utilise the experience gained from the competition for their professional development.