Security: Nigerian Army graduates 4,739 recruits at Osogbo depot

The Nigerian Army graduated 4,739 recruits at the Osogbo depot, emphasizing new training curricula focused on counterterrorism. This is part of a broader effort to increase the military's total force size by 28,000 personnel under President Tinubu's directive.
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This report details the operational implementation of Nigeria's military expansion strategy, highlighting the focus on modern counter-insurgency tactics.
Layer 1 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu
The article provides factual reporting on a military graduation event with minimal editorializing.
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