Newly Recruited 5,800 Soldiers To Be Posted To Boko Haram, Bandits, Secessionist Zones — COAS

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt-Gen Faruk Yahaya, has said the 5,800 recruited soldiers would be posted at various theatre operations to tame persistent insecurity bedevilling some parts of the country.

The army chief revealed the plan at the passing-out parade of the 82 regular recruit intake yesterday in Zaria, Kaduna State.

Yahaya, who was the Special Guest of Honour and Reviewing Officer of the parade, said the exercise aimed to strengthen the Nigeria Army would translate into more food on the ground.

He said the new soldiers would be posted to more relevant areas where they are required, warning that “it is a clear message to all criminals, whether they are bandits, kidnappers or terrorists.”

He, therefore, urged the new soldiers to maintain a high standard of professionalism and remain good ambassadors of the Depot Nigerian Army and the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

“As for the passing out recruits, you are all aware, that Nigeria is currently facing numerous security challenges such as the activities of Boko Haram terrorists, armed bandits, kidnappers, secessionist agitators and other criminal elements.

“I wish to state that these security challenges can only be surmounted by the collective resolve and effort of every officer and soldier of the Nigerian Army, including those of you passing out today,’’ he said.