Nigerian Army Renames Calabar Barracks in Honour of Late COAS Attahiru

The Nigerian Army has immortalised its late former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, by renaming Akim Barracks, Headquarters 13 Brigade, Calabar, Cross River State, after him. The historic ceremony was performed on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, by the incumbent Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu. This move comes as a tribute to Attahiru, who tragically passed away in an aircraft crash in Kaduna earlier this year. The renaming ceremony was held in Calabar, the capital city of Cross River State, where the barracks are located. The Nigerian Army has not disclosed when the facility began operating under the new name, but the renaming is significant as it honours Attahiru’s service and contributions to the military. According to THISDAYLIVE, the renaming ceremony took place in the presence of military personnel, dignitaries, and family members of Attahiru. The publication further reports that the renaming is a reflection of the late COAS’s enduring legacy within the Nigerian Army. Daily Post Nigeria also reported on the event, stating that the renaming ceremony was part of the Nigerian Army’s effort to remember and honour its fallen heroes.