The Nigerian Army has disclosed that over 3000 soldiers would undergo further six weeks training on Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency (CT COIN), aimed at transforming them into efficient and effective force able to meet the contemporary security challenges within and outside the country.
The Chief of Army Public Relations (DAPR), Brig-Gen. Ibrahim Atahiru made this known yesterday at the monthly press briefing on activities of the Nigerian Army during the period under review.
Atahiru said that the aim of the Army under the leadership of current Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika was to enhance the operational capacity of the military personnel to handle modern conflict, which was fast tilting away from the conventional warfare.
“The soldiers training, which is expected to last for six weeks would cover aspects of house breaking and clearing, urban patrol, unarmed combat, skill at arms, international humanitarian laws amongst others. A total of 3000 will be trained”, he said.
http://oodera.com/2013/06/24/3000-soldiers-to-be-trained-on-counter-terrorism/
The Chief of Army Public Relations (DAPR), Brig-Gen. Ibrahim Atahiru made this known yesterday at the monthly press briefing on activities of the Nigerian Army during the period under review.
Atahiru said that the aim of the Army under the leadership of current Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika was to enhance the operational capacity of the military personnel to handle modern conflict, which was fast tilting away from the conventional warfare.
“The soldiers training, which is expected to last for six weeks would cover aspects of house breaking and clearing, urban patrol, unarmed combat, skill at arms, international humanitarian laws amongst others. A total of 3000 will be trained”, he said.
http://oodera.com/2013/06/24/3000-soldiers-to-be-trained-on-counter-terrorism/