9th Brigade (Nigeria)
| 9 Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Nigeria |
| Branch |  Nigerian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 81 Division |
| Garrison/HQ | TA Lagbaja Cantonment, Ikeja, Lagos State |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brigadier General Ayokunle Owolabi |
9 Brigade is a infantry formation of the Nigerian Army. Headquartered in Ikeja, Lagos State, the brigade operates under 81 Division.[1][2][3]
History
For many years, the brigade operated under 2nd Mechanised Division in Ibadan.[4] In 2002, when the 81st Division was created, 9th Brigade was permanently reassigned to the division. The 9th Brigade took part in the Benin Independence Day Parade on Amazone Square in Cotonou.[5][6]
Units
- Headquarters
- Brigade Medical Centre, Onigbongbo[7]
- 149 Battalion
- 19th Mechanised Battalion
- 192 Battalion
Commanders
- Brigadier General Taoreed Lagbaja (2018 - 2019)[8][9]
- Brigadier General Sale Kawugana (? - May 6, 2021)[10]
- Brigadier General Lader Saraso (May 6, 2021 - 2022)[11][12]
- Brigadier General Isangubong Akpaumontia (2022 – May 12, 2023)[13]
- Brigadier General Nsikan Edet (May 12, 2023 – 2024)[14]
- Brigadier General Olawale Oyekola (2024 – November 2025)
- Brigadier General Ayokunle Owolabi (November 2025 – Present)
See also
References
- ↑ "Nigerian Army Unveils New Divisions, Deploys Commanders to Strengthen Security". The News Nigeria. 30 July 2026. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
- ↑ "Lagos State Security Trust Fund Overview". Lagos State Government Official Website. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
- ↑ https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/nigeria/army-org.htm
- ↑ https://army.mil.ng/?page_id=782
- ↑ Nwafor (2026-08-03). "Nigeria honours Benin Republic at 66th Independence anniversary celebration". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
- ↑ Oyediran, Tosin (2026-08-03). "PHOTOS: Nigeria dazzles at Benin's 66th Independence anniversary celebration". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
- ↑ https://thehospitalbook.com/9-brigade-medical-centre/
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/ndaregulars/posts/remembering-late-lieutenant-general-taoreed-abiodun-lagbaja-cfr-28-feb-1968-5-no/1145912270987224/
- ↑ https://narc.org.ng/lieutenant-general-faruk-yahaya/
- ↑ Ekeoba, Friday (2021-05-05). "Change Of Baton: 9 Brigade Gets New Commander". National Wire. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
- ↑ Ekeoba, Friday (2021-05-05). "Change Of Baton: 9 Brigade Gets New Commander". National Wire. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
- ↑ Editor (2021-01-31). "CHANGE OF GUARD: BRIGADIER GENERAL SALE KAWUGANA TAKES OVER MANTLE OF LEADERSHIP OF 9 BRIGADE NIGERIAN ARMY IKEJA". Trek Africa. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ↑ https://tribuneonlineng.com/change-of-baton-brig-gen-akpaumontia-takes-over-hq-12-brigade-nigerian-army/
- ↑ Jimoh, Yekini (2023-05-13). "Change of Baton: Brig Gen Akpaumontia takes over HQ 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
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