{
  "id": 11489976,
  "title": "Army chief orders professionalism as new Oyo, Osun formations begin",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/army-chief-orders-professionalism-as-new-oyo-osun-formations-begin-11489976",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T17:38:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/army-chief-orders-professionalism-as-new-oyo-osun-formations-begin/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maj. Gen. Auwalu Mahmuda, the General Officer Commanding of 2 Division, has cautioned soldiers assigned to new formations in Oyo and Osun states against unprofessional behavior. The warning came during a visit to the Headquarters of 7 Brigade in Oyo and the 137th Battalion in Ile-Ife, Osun. Lt. Col. Jonah Danjuma, the Acting Deputy Director of 2 Division Army Public Relations, revealed this in a statement to newsmen in Ibadan. Mahmuda urged the troops to be disciplined and proactive in their duties and stressed the importance of maintaining a professional demeanor. He warned that any act of unprofessionalism would not be tolerated and that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, expects exemplary conduct at all times. Mahmuda also emphasized the need for effective civil-military relations with host communities. The establishment of these new formations and units aims to tackle contemporary security challenges. The Nigerian Army has been working to improve troops' welfare, demonstrating the Soldiers First Concept. Community leaders in Ile-Ife expressed gratitude for the Army's establishment of the 137th Battalion in the town.",
  "summary": "The General Officer Commanding, 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Auwalu Mahmuda, has warned troops deployed to newly established formations in Oyo and Osun states against unprofessional conduct. Mahmuda gave the warning during a visit to the newly established Headquarters 7 Brigade in Oyo and 137 Battalion in Ile-Ife, Osun State, as part of efforts Read More:…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Army chief orders professionalism as new Oyo, Osun formations begin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/army-chief-orders-professionalism-as-new-oyo-osun-formations-begin",
        "published": "2026-10-02T17:36:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ripples Nigeria",
        "title": "Army GOC tasks new Oyo, Osun formations on discipline, professional conduct",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/army-goc-tasks-new-oyo-osun-formations-on-discipline-professional",
        "published": "2026-10-02T18:01:27.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}