Army offers free medical treatment to Sokoto community
The Nigerian Army, has provided free medical treatment to Tsefe community and environs, a suburb of Sokoto as part of 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD).
Inaugurating the exercise on Tuesday, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Sokoto, Maj.-Gen. Ibikunle Ajose, said the initiative aimed to improve healthcare delivery in communities.
Ajose, who also serves as the Commander, Sector 2 Joint Task Force Operation FANSAR YANMA, was represented by the Commander 108 Equipment Support, Brig.-Gen. Aliyu Musa..
He said AFCRD was enshrined to reflect on the sacrifices, dedication of our fallen heros who selflessly laid down their lives for the peace, unity and security of the country along with those that suffered various ailments.
He explained that it was also celebrate the commitment of the present servicemen as way of encouraging their dedication to defending the sovereignty and peaceful coexistence of the country.
The GOC reiterated the Nigerian Army’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property while calling on the community to continue supporting security agencies in the quest for lasting peace.
He enjoyed communities to properly utilise the opportunity through accessing the medication and cares providing by team of doctors and other auxiliary healthcare workers.
The Commander, 8 Division Medical Services and Hospital, Brig.-Gen. David Ibeh, said the effort was to support the community by addressing immediate health challenges through free medical consultations, treatment, and distribution of essential drugs particularly for women, children, and the elderly.
Ibeh said the medical outreach is a demonstration of Nigerian Armed Forces commitment to both national security and improving well-being of the citizens.
He said the choice of Tsefe community was deliberate, considering its proximity to Giginya Barrack and the prevailing needs to foster increased mutual relationships between Nigerian Armed Forces and communities.
Responding, the Village Head of Tsefe, Alhaji Muhammadu Tsefe, expressed gratitude to the Army for the initiative, describing it as timely and commendable.
Tsefe said the gesture reflects the Army’s dedication to supporting host communities while fulfilling its constitutional mandate and pray for souls of fallen heroes who sacrifices for the nation.
.“We pray for continuous guidance and protection for the Nigerian Army and other security agencies in their service to the nation,” he said.
The exercise witnessed distribution of treated mosquito nets, medical consultations, diagnostics, distribution of eye glasses and medications.
