Army denies Gombe recruit died during Zaria training
The Nigerian Army has denied reports that Ibrahim Nazifi, a recruit from Gombe State, died during training at the Nigerian Army Depot in Zaria. The Army stated that Nazifi never reported for training at the depot and was not admitted into the programme. The clarification follows an earlier announcement by the Gombe State Government regarding the alleged death. The Army urged the public to disregard unverified information and called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the reported death.
What we know
- The Nigerian Army stated that Ibrahim Nazifi did not die during training at the Depot NA Zaria.
- According to the Army, Nazifi successfully passed the State Recruitment Screening Exercise conducted in December 2025 but never reported for training.
- The Army said there is no record of Nazifi’s presence, participation, injury, or death at the depot.
- The Army urged the Gombe State Government and relevant authorities to investigate the actual circumstances of the reported death.
- Members of the public were cautioned against spreading unverified information that could mislead or damage the Army’s reputation.
