Nigerian Army has warned soldiers against adopting desperate measures to overcome current economic challenges in the country.

Chief of Training and Operation, Army Headquarters, Maj.- Gen David Ahmadu gave the warning in a message to the Graduation Regimental Dinner for Direct Short Service Course 23 of Nigeria Army School of Infantry Jaji, Kaduna State.

He told the graduating officers that the economic situation was temporary and a result of measures adopted by government to reposition the economy for a better Nigeria.

Ahmadu advised the officers “to detect who among your men are desperate and who may be driven by hardship, fear of the unknown or greed to commit crime.

He also spoke on the need for upcoming leaders in the military to be mindful of the rights of the civil populace and the rule of law in the course of their military engagements.

The general noted also that the growing sophistication of military weapons has made it imperative to have highly educated personnel to manage dwindling resources amidst high expectations.

According to him, the advancement in science and technology is changing the face of battle very significantly.

He therefore charged the officers to evolve new management and leadership skills, delegate authority to the very low level.

Ahmadu stressed that there would be no compromise in terms of total loyalty to constituted authority including the Commander-in-Chief, Chief of Army Staff and other superior officers.

No fewer than 200 specialist officer cadet will pass out from the school on June 3, after 20 weeks of training.