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Be ready for fight against terrorism, insurgency, COAS tasks 6,195 new recruits
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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede has charged members of the 88 Regular Recruit Intake (RRI) at the Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria to remain prepared at all times to be part of the fight against terrorism, and insurgency in the country.
The recruits had undergone military training from January to June 2025.
Reviewing the Pass Out Parade (POP) of the 6,195, newly recruited soldiers yesterday, Lt. General Oluyede admonished them that wherever they are deployed, their actions must be a reflection of their training to display courage in the face of adversity.
“As you pass out today (yesterday) and take your place in this noble profession, be aware that you will form part of our nation’s solutions to the challenges of terrorism and insurgency. Therefore, wherever you are deployed, your actions must be a reflection of your training and you must display courage in the face of adversity. Some of you will be given responsibilities as you rise through the ranks. While these responsibilities will take different forms, a commonality with duties or tasks in the army is that your actions collectively determine the life or otherwise of you and your comrades. In essence, you cannot afford to be found wanting at any time.
“In addition to expressing the core values of the Nigerian Army, you must be trustworthy and committed to a currency of excellence, determination and selfless service. On my part as your Chief of Army Staff, I will ensure that you have the tools to execute your tasks and your welfare is my topmost priority as espoused in my Command Philosophy.
“Today marks a milestone in the lives of these young men and women who have successfully completed their basic military training at this prestigious institution. They are in the final phase of stepping through a rite of passage and upon filing out of this parade ground they will earn their place among the ranks of the gallant few who have the honour of being soldiers of the Nigerian Army. As the saying goes, “the journey of thousand miles begins with one step”, so did the journey of these courageous few which began on 13 January 2025 upon commencement of their basic training which culminated to this very day.
“To the young soldiers that stand before me, today is not just another day of the year, but a day that will dwell significantly in your memory and your families’. For you, the journey of sacrifice, patriotism, dedication and commitment to the service of our dear nation has just begun. The Nigerian Army is a professional institution tasked with the mandate of securing the sovereignty of our great nation, Nigeria.
“However, our duties have traditionally extended beyond our national borders and we have played significant roles in ensuring peace and security in the West African sub-region, the African continent and other parts of the world. Essentially, you all have become stakeholders to this noble mandate, and more importantly, you are now part of an age-old tradition in the midst of a long line of brave men and women that are ready to give their all to uphold this mandate.
“Indeed, the life of a soldier is that of sacrifice, and victories are forged in the foundry of sacrifice. Hence, during the course of your duties, you will be faced with challenges that may initially seem insurmountable but I assure you that you have been prepared for anything the world will throw at you. However, you will need to remain focused and remember your training, because in your darkest moments, courage, professionalism and resilience will form the compass that will lead you to your finest hours.
“In such times, I want you to understand that you are never alone because you will always stand together with comrades, friends and brothers in arms in this unique society that is the Nigerian Army. To this end, I charge you to stand by the oath you have taken and do your duty without forgetting our core values of discipline, loyalty, integrity, selfless service, courage and respect for others, the COAS said.
A helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia killed 14 Saudi citizens on Sunday, the kingdom’s official press agency reported, adding that the aircraft belonged to state oil giant Aramco.
The Saudi Press Agency, citing an official at the energy ministry, reported the helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura in the country’s east.
“The accident claimed the lives of all 14 passengers, all Saudi citizens,” the agency said, adding that an investigation was under way to determine the cause of the crash.
Aramco says it operates more than 60 aircraft, including helicopters serving more than 300 heliports in Saudi Arabia, making it one of the largest corporate fleets in the region.
The deadly accident comes as oil-rich Gulf nations seek to ramp up their output following Iranian attacks and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for the export of oil and gas.
The Gulf monarchy did not indicate the incident was in any way connected to a hostile attack.
During the Middle East war, Iranian attacks had targeted energy facilities in the Gulf.
Ras Tanura is home to one of the largest refineries in the Middle East, with a capacity of 550,000 barrels per day, and is critical to Saudi Arabia’s energy sector.
The refinery has been targeted several times, notably during an Iranian drone attack at the beginning of the conflict, which caused a fire and forced a partial shutdown.
Riyadh said in April that the weeks-long attacks had disrupted several production operations at key facilities, with refineries in Ras Tanura as well as Jubail, Yanbu and Riyadh targeted.
Saudi Arabia, the world’s leading crude exporter, produces a little over 10 million bpd.
AFP
An Improvised Explosive Device, IED, planted by alleged bandits along the Kurawa–Sabon Birni road in Sokoto State on Sunday hit a vehicle, killing one person and injuring many passengers.
The incident raised fresh concerns over the growing use of explosive devices by criminal groups operating in parts of the North-West.
The vehicle was said to be conveying passengers from surrounding communities to Sabon Birni when it ran over the explosive device, triggering a blast that severely damaged the vehicle and left several occupants injured.
A security analyst based in the area, Bashir Guyawa, disclosed the incident in a post on his Facebook page.
Guyawa described the incident as another reminder of the persistent security challenges confronting communities along the border axis.
He said the vehicle was on a routine passenger trip when the explosion occurred.
“The vehicle was conveying passengers early this morning on their way to Sabon Birni when the unfortunate incident happened,” he wrote.
Twelve people were injured in a clash between farmers from Larabar Gadan Sarki and herders from the communities of Majawa and Karade in Warawa Local Government Area of Kano State.
The chairman of Warawa Local Government, Lamido Sunusi Ahmad, disclosed this in a statement issued by his media aide, Musleem Garindau.
The statement said the council chairman visited the injured victims at Wudil General Hospital and directed that the local government should cover the cost of their treatment until they had fully recovered.
He also commended community leaders and security personnel for their swift intervention, noting that calm had been restored to the affected communities.
The chairman urged residents to refrain from spreading rumours or engaging in any act capable of escalating tensions and instead embrace dialogue to promote peaceful coexistence.
Speaking further, the Vice Chairman of Warawa Local Government, Hon. Ibrahim Abdu Madari, explained that the conflict involved residents of the communities, all of whom are indigenous to the area.
He said reports indicated that the violence began after a cow strayed into a farmer’s field and ate some crops. The farmer allegedly beat the cow, prompting its owner to assault the farmer, and the disagreement later escalated into a wider clash.
He also reiterated his appeal to residents to live peacefully and resolve disputes through dialogue and mutual understanding.
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