Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa Takes Over As Commander Of Army’s 6 Brigade

In a formal ceremony held on Wednesday 24 January 2024, Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa has officially assumed command as the 3rd Commander of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army Jalingo.

The Brigade Commander during his inaugural address commended his predecessor Major General Frank  Etim for his remarkable achievements and purposeful leadership in ensuring peace and stability in the Brigade Area of Responsibility and promised to sustain and build upon the legacies, while urging commanders and troops to brace up for the enormous task ahead. He added that troops under his watch would not relent on their oars until all criminal elements within the state had been flushed out from their enclaves and forced to embrace peace. The new commander underscored the need for maintaining the Brigade’s high standard of discipline and professionalism while fostering innovation and teamwork.

Speaking earlier, the Outgoing  Commander who was recently promoted to the enviable rank of Major General thanked the Chief of Army Staff for the opportunity given to serve the nation in such capacity.  General Etim expressed confidence in his successor to consolidate on his achievements in dealing with threat to security of the state.  “I know you will succeed especially with your depth of experience.” he averred. He further urged  officers and soldiers to extend the cooperation and support he enjoyed to the new commander.

Highpoint of the event was signing the handing and taking over notes, presentation of 6 Brigade flag to the incoming Commander and lowering and hoisting of flag.