{
  "id": 14422418,
  "title": "Army commander honours retiring soldiers after 35 years of service",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/army-commander-honours-retiring-soldiers-after-35-years-of-service",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T10:20:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/army-commander-honours-retiring-soldiers-after-35-years-of-service/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Major General GM Mutkut, the Commander of the Infantry Corps, honored retiring soldiers who have dedicated 35 years of their lives to the Nigerian Army during a send-off ceremony at Headquarters Infantry Corps Centre. Lieutenant Colonel Polycarp Okoye, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations HQ ICC, shared the message on the Nigerian Army's X handle. Mutkut praised the soldiers for their dedication, commitment, and contributions to the country, assuring them that their sacrifices would be remembered. The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, NAM, also commended the retiring personnel and encouraged them to prioritize their health and the well-being of their families as they transition to civilian life. In addition to the formal ceremony, gift items were presented to the retiring soldiers, and their families were encouraged to reunite during this period of transition.",
  "summary": "The Commander of the Infantry Corps, Maj Gen GM Mutkut, has honoured soldiers retiring from the Nigerian Army after 35 years of meritorious service. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-commander-honours-retiring-soldiers-after-35-years-of-service/",
  "key_points": [
    "Major General GM Mutkut honored 35-year veteran soldiers at Infantry Corps ceremony.",
    "Chief of Army Staff Waidi Shaibu praised retiring personnel and their sacrifices.",
    "Gift items given to retirees with encouragement for family well-being transition."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Army commander honours retiring soldiers after 35 years of service",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/army-commander-honours-retiring-soldiers-after-35-years-of-service-14425226",
        "published": "2026-10-14T10:36:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}