The Nigerian Army is looking beyond the menace of Boko Haram in its determination to stamp out terrorism and insurgency in the country, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika, has said.
Ihejirika made the statement in Kontagora, Niger, on Tuesday at the passing out parade of 1,952 soldiers trained in basic counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency as well as the inauguration of the Nigerian Army Training Centre (NATRAC) complex, named after him.
He said the test of a nation did not lie solely in its ability to solve only current problems but in handling future challenges that include armed robbery and other violent crimes.
The COAS said that soldiers must not relax but devise means of dealing with both current and future issues of security.
Ihejirika enjoined Nigerians to remain steadfast in their support and co-operation with the security agencies in the nation's determination to rid the country of terrorist activities.
He said that 400 young officers and 1, 500 young soldiers were to be drafted to the centre to receive similar training in counter-terrorism course, while another set of soldiers would be trained in Sokoto. NAN
Vanguard Nigeria
They've not even seen Boko haram finish they are busy looking beyond them.Face Bokoharam first