The Nigerian Army School of Infantry, Jaji, Kaduna, on Friday said it trained 937 soldiers on counter terrorism as part of efforts to strengthen the fight against terrorism.
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A breakdown of those, who attended the six-week training in the school, showed 489 were from Headquarters Infantry Corp Centre; 200, 7 Division; and 248, Nigeria Army Ordnance Corps (NAOC).
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The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Kenneth Minimah, said the training was organised to prepare the soldiers to efficiently handle the current security challenges in the country.
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He said as part of its efforts to fight terrorism, the army established new Division in Borno in the North- East to add brigades and strengthen army operations.
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“The current security challenges facing the country, most especially in the North-East zone of the country, has made the Nigerian Army concerted efforts in fighting against terrorism,’’ he said.
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Represented by Maj.-Gen. Garba Wahab, the General Officer Commanding, 1 Division, Nigeria Army, Kaduna, Minimah commended the soldiers for their level of discipline and proficiency.
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He directed them to deploy their new knowledge “to counter terrorists acts in real battle and other emergency situations”.
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Minimah also directed them “to react swiftly and efficiently” during counter terrorism operations.
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“It is the desire of the Nigeria Army to make you better professionals in your respective fields. This can only be achieved through continuous training.”
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In his speech, the Commandant of the school, Maj.- Gen. Tukur Buratai, said that the participants had distinguished themselves during the training, and expressed confidence in their ability to rise to any security challenge.
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He said: “Nigeria Army School of Infantry (NASI) has been a major facilitator and force multiplier in the fight against terrorism in Nigeria’’.
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He appreciated the support of the Army high command, saying that the school would continue to discharge its role more effectively.
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