By Tunji Braimoh, Abuja

The Nigerian Army has graduated and deployed 87 newly trained soldiers to various operational theatres under Operation FANSAN YAMMA in a renewed effort to enhance security operations across the country.The soldiers, drawn from the 90 Regular Intake, successfully completed Exercise Shining Star X/26 at the 1 Division Training School, Dalet Barracks, Kawo, Kaduna, after undergoing rigorous military training designed to prepare them for frontline duties.The passing out ceremony was held on Friday and was attended by senior military officers and dignitaries. The General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army and Commander, Sector 1, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Abubakar Sadique Muhammad Wase, was represented by the Chief of Staff, 1 Division, Brigadier General T.M. Opurum.Speaking at the event, Brigadier General Opurum disclosed that the training programme was approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, as part of efforts to reinforce operational formations, improve combat readiness and strengthen professionalism, resilience and teamwork among personnel.He charged the graduating soldiers to remain disciplined, loyal and committed to the core values of the Nigerian Army, stressing that the knowledge and skills acquired during the training would be crucial in addressing contemporary security challenges facing the nation.The senior officer also urged the troops to uphold the highest standards of conduct, respect human rights and maintain professionalism while carrying out their responsibilities in various operational areas.Military authorities noted that the deployment of the newly trained soldiers forms part of ongoing measures aimed at bolstering troop strength and sustaining the momentum of security operations against terrorism, banditry and other criminal activities threatening peace and stability across the country.The graduation of the troops underscores the Nigerian Army’s continued commitment to building a well trained and combat ready force capable of effectively responding to emerging security threats and safeguarding national security.:::writingIf you want it in a stricter “pure news” newspaper style with no background commentary and stronger headline options, I can rewrite it further.