Gombe State Government has confirmed the Gombe Army recruit death of Ibrahim Nazifi, who died during training at the Nigerian Army Depot in Zaria

The Gombe State Government has confirmed the Gombe Army recruit death of Ibrahim Nazifi, a newly enlisted Nigerian Army trainee who passed away during training at the Nigerian Army Depot in Zaria, Kaduna State.

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The confirmation was made in a statement on Thursday by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Security Matters and Intergovernmental Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Danbayo, who said the recruit died after a brief illness at the training facility.

Nazifi was among the first batch of successful candidates from Gombe State undergoing training under the Nigerian Army Regular Recruit Intake, NA RRI 90.

Danbayo identified the deceased as a native of Buba Bani Village in Kashere Ward of Akko Local Government Area, noting that his application number was 90RRI GO 9017726.

According to him, the Gombe Army recruit death has deeply affected the state, as Nazifi was described as a patriotic and promising young man who willingly answered the call to serve his country.

Danbayo said the loss was not only painful for the family of the deceased but also for the Gombe State Government, the people of Akko Local Government Area and residents across the state.

He conveyed the heartfelt condolences of the state government to the bereaved family, relatives, friends and colleagues of the late recruit, praying for strength and comfort in the difficult period.

Danbayo also offered prayers for divine mercy, asking Almighty Allah to forgive Nazifi’s shortcomings, accept his intentions and efforts as acts of worship, and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.

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He described the incident as a solemn reminder of the fragile nature of life, stressing that every soul shall taste death and that the final return is to Allah alone.