{
  "id": 15636061,
  "title": "COAS: Rwandan Genocide Offers Profound Lessons for Nigeria",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/coas-rwandan-genocide-offers-profound-lessons-for-nigeria",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T18:14:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/19/coas-rwandan-genocide-offers-profound-lessons-for-nigeria/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu has emphasized the importance of national unity, tolerance, and conflict prevention by drawing parallels between the Rwandan genocide and Nigeria's situation. During his visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, Shaibu underscored the devastating consequences of ethnic hatred, religious intolerance, divisive rhetoric, and violent extremism. He urged Nigerians to rise above differences, reject hate speech, and embrace tolerance, patriotism, and collective responsibility for national peace and stability. The COAS also visited Rwanda’s Campaign Against Genocide Museum, where he highlighted the importance of civilian protection, decisive military action, and collective responsibility in combating genocide and other forms of criminality. The visit further emphasized the importance of responsible leadership, early conflict prevention, and sustained civil-military cooperation, reaffirming that national unity remains the foundation of lasting peace, security, and development.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}