Army assures Nigerians of renewed zeal to fight insecurity
By Matthew Atungwu
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, has assured Nigerians of renewed vigour from the army formations in combating myriads of security challenges bedeviling parts of the country.
Gen Lagbaja, who was the Reviewing Officer and Special Guest of Honour, disclosed this at the Passing out Parade of 85 Regular Recruit Intake at Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria, on Saturday.
He claimed that the 6,315 recruits who passed out would close one of the gaps the army has found in its efforts to contain insecurity.
Mr. Lagbaja promised that law-abiding citizens would experience restored stability and a peaceful climate in the upcoming days, allowing them to carry out their legitimate activities.
“I must underscore that the new soldiers are coming into the Nigerian Army when our dire county faces myriads of security challenges.
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“The variety of threats they will be posted to manage on the field include insurgency in the North-east, banditry, cattle rustling in the North-west, farmers/ herders clashes in the North-central.
“Others are secessionist agitation and cultism in the South-east, militancy, and vandalism of national assets from the South-south, to mention a few.”
The COAS tasked the commandant Depot NA and his team to take a few months off from now to the next recruitment, to reflect on how to improve training towards aligning the product of Depot NA with emerging requirements in the field.
He assured that the Nigerian Army Headquarters would continue to support the training objectives of the institution through the provision of adequate facilities and equipment.
While congratulating the new soldiers, the chief of army staff tasked them with a high sense of loyalty, professionalism, and discipline to enable them to succeed.
The governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, expressed hope that the new soldiers will strengthen the army’s efforts in combating insecurity during an interview with media during the event.
In order to bring peace and stability back to the areas impacted by banditry and insurgency, the governor consequently brought up a special case for Kaduna State.
