The Commandant, Depot Nigerian Army, Major General Muhammed Aminu Abdullahi has reminded inaugurated Recruits that they are subject to both Military and Civil laws of the land.
As such, he admonished them that if any one was found wanting in the course of their training and in service, such person would be prosecuted by the law, just as he drum to their hearing that it was forbidden for any recruit to leave the four walls of the Barrack’s perimeter throughout their training in the Depot Nigerian Army.
The Commandant, Depot Nigerian Army, Major General Muhammed Aminu Abdullahi made these disclosures while inaugurating the Recruits of 87 Regular Intake for Military training.
The event was held on Thursday, 8th August, 2024 at the Regimental Sergeant Major Hama Kin Parade Ground, Depot Nigerian Army Chindit Cantonment, Zaria, Kaduna State.In his inauguration address, the Depot Commandant congratulated the recruits for being successful in the selection process and further charged them to brace up for their military training, which he described as requiring energy, endurance and performance.
He further stated, “In line with your training Programme, lecture pamphlets have been produced to ease your understanding. Therefore, you must take notes and participate actively in all training activities”.
Maj Gen Abdullahi admonished the Recruits to take instructions seriously at all times, as Depot Nigerian Army has competent and ready Instructors that will mould them into professional soldiers of the Nigerian Army.
He added that their training will cover physical and endurance skills, Weapon handling, Basic Field Craft, Minor Tactics, Drills, Regimentation, Signal Communication, Military Law and others.
The Commandant noted that he was aware of the challenges of the Recruits which have been adequately handled, and promised to solve other challenges as they unfold.
The high point of the event was the taking of the oath of allegiance by the Recruits to the Commander in Chief and the Nigerian Army.
The Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Depot Nigerian Army, Captain Everest Ochienta added in the statement that in attendance were the Chief of Staff Headquarters, Depot Nigerian Army, Colonel Muhammed Tafida, the Commander Recruits Centre, Lieutenant Colonel Ayuba Audu, the Chief Instructor Training Branch Lieutenant Colonel Luke Adejo and a host of other Senior Officers, officers and soldiers of the Institution.
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