The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shu’aibu, says injuries sustained by soldiers in the course of duty were “badges of honour” earned in the defence of the nation.
Shu’aibu said this on Monday at a luncheon organised in honour of wounded-in-action (WIA) soldiers as part of activities marking the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna.
He, however, assured them that the Nigerian Army remained committed to their welfare, rehabilitation and reintegration.
Represented by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division, Maj.-Gen. Abubakar Wase, who was represented by the Chief of Staff, 1 Division Headquarters, Brig. -Gen. Timothy Opurum,, the COAS also said that the sacrifices of wounded personnel would never be forgotten.
He recalled his personal experience of being wounded during operaOOpurum,he COCOAS, alsorevealing that he spent about three months receiving treatment and rehabilitation at the same hospital.
