{
  "id": 18723687,
  "title": "COAS assures troops of Nigerian Army’s 4 Brigade of improved welfare",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/coas-assures-troops-of-nigerian-armys-4-brigade-of-improved-welfare",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T13:39:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/07/coas-assures-troops-of-nigerian-armys-4-brigade-of-improved-welfare/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff, recently visited the Headquarters of the Nigerian Army’s 4 Brigade in Benin City. During this visit, Shaibu praised the troops for their professionalism, discipline, and operational effectiveness in maintaining security in Edo State. He assured them of improved welfare and better working conditions, promising to renovate soldiers' accommodation and provide a new bus to address transportation issues. The COAS emphasized that the welfare of soldiers is a priority under his Soldiers First agenda and urged the troops to reciprocate by maintaining discipline, professionalism, and loyalty. Shaibu also highlighted the importance of conducting operations within the law, respecting civilians' rights, and dealing with criminal elements. The Army chief commended the 4 Brigade for their conduct, noting that their discipline and achievements had contributed to restoring public confidence in the Nigerian Army. Brigadier General Ahmed Balogun, the brigade commander, welcomed Shaibu and provided an update on the security situation and administrative challenges faced by the brigade. Balogun expressed gratitude for the COAS's visit and assurances of improved welfare, reaffirming the commitment of officers and soldiers to sustaining security achievements in Edo State. The visit included signing the visitors' book, presenting souvenirs, a tree-planting exercise, and group photographs.",
  "summary": "The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commended troops of the Nigerian Army’s 4 Brigade for their professionalism, discipline and operational effectiveness in maintaining security in Edo State. Shaibu gave the commendation on Friday during his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters of 4 Brigade in Benin City, where he also […] COAS assures troops of Nigerian…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/indian-army-debunks-unsubstantiated-false-claims-of-chinese-troops",
        "published": "2026-11-07T11:51:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}