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Nigerian Army Chief Urges Professionalism Amid Expansion, Troops Arrest Terror Suspects

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  • Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff urged graduating soldiers to maintain high professionalism as the army expands with new divisions and formations.
  • Troops arrested four suspected terrorists and recovered livestock in Sokoto State, highlighting ongoing counter-terrorism efforts.
  • The army's expansion aligns with President Tinubu's approval for restructuring, aiming to enhance capabilities for contemporary military operations.

The Nigerian Army's Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged soldiers graduating from Exercise RESTORE HOPE X to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, discipline, and operational excellence. This directive comes as the Nigerian Army is set to deploy personnel to newly established divisions, formations, and units, marking a significant expansion of its operational structure.

The graduation ceremony, held at the Nigerian Army Training Centre (NATC) in Kachia, Kaduna State, highlighted Exercise RESTORE HOPE X as the flagship of the Army's post-basic infantry training. The exercise is designed to sharpen combat proficiency, reinforce the warrior ethos, and prepare soldiers for the complexities of modern military operations. Lieutenant General Shaibu noted that this expansion and restructuring of the Army service were approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with many of the graduating soldiers expected to form the core of these new units.

He urged the soldiers to justify the substantial investment in their training by demonstrating professionalism, sound judgment, and an unwavering commitment to achieving their missions. The COAS also emphasized the importance of maintaining physical fitness, mental agility, and technological proficiency, while strictly adhering to the rule of law, protecting human rights, and observing the rules of engagement.

In a related development, troops from the 8 Division Garrison of the Nigerian Army successfully apprehended four suspected Lakurawa terrorists in Sokoto State. The suspects were reportedly engaged in selling six cows, believed to be rustled, at the Darussa Village market in Gudu Local Government Area. Security sources identified the suspects as Usman Bammo, 45; Ali Usman, 23; Abubakar Garba, 30; and Muhammadu Dage, 25. The operation, which followed credible intelligence gathering, also resulted in the recovery of two Tecno mobile phones and N165,000.00 in cash. The source commended community members for their prompt information sharing, which contributed to the success of the operation aimed at safeguarding lives and property against criminality.

Troops arrest 4 Lakurawa terrorists, recover livestock in Sokoto

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