By: Manoah Kikekon
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| Olumayowa Akogun-Abudu and Lt. Col. M. M. Garba |
A fresh investigation led by a military veteran has unearthed significant developments within the 90 Battalion, Koko, revealing that the new commander is spearheading a vigorous internal reform process, directly countering earlier narratives of inaction and neglect.
The inquiry, conducted by Olumayowa Akogun-Abudu, a respected military veteran and corporate security expert, followed deeper, fact-driven investigations and direct engagements with credible sources inside the battalion. The findings present a starkly different picture of the unit's current state, shifting the focus from alleged institutional rot to a proactive leadership purge.
Contrary to previously circulated narratives, the verified sources confirm that the newly posted Commander, Lt. Col. M. M. Garba, is fully aware of the challenges he inherited and is taking decisive action. Since assuming command, he has been intensely focused on restoring the core pillars of military excellence: regimentation, discipline, and the long-neglected welfare of the troops. Insiders describe a leader working "day and night" to stabilize the formation.
Central to Lt. Col. Garba's reform agenda is a thorough and uncompromising investigation into the petitions and allegations involving two Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs), Sgt. Abdulmalik Musa and Sgt. Babangida Galadinma. The commander's approach is defined by three key principles: it is Firm, with no individual above scrutiny; Transparent, with every step documented; and Reform-driven, with a stated zero-tolerance policy for sabotage, corruption, or abuse of authority.
This new revelation from Akogun-Abudu's sources makes it clear that the 90 Battalion is not being abandoned to its challenges. Instead, a genuine clean-up is actively underway. The leadership of Lt. Col. Garba is portrayed as the catalyst for "actively dismantling the rot, rebuilding confidence, and restoring the dignity of service" expected of a Nigerian Army formation, signaling a hopeful new chapter for the officers and soldiers stationed in Koko.