War Against Terror: 186 Junior Military Officers Get Counter-terrorism Training

The Armed Forces Command and Staff College in Jaji, Kaduna State, has conducted a special training course for junior military officers on counter-terrorism and peace support operations.

The training equipped them with appropriate skills to function as Grade Three Staff Officers and Junior commanders in their various military services and organisations.

During their graduation ceremony, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, said the training had become necessary due to the emerging security challenges.

Nigerian Army: We’ll tame Boko Haram, restore peace to North-East

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The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen. Kenneth Minimah, on Saturday said the Nigerian Army would put in check the Boko Haram terrorists and restore peace to the North East region of the country.

The Army chief made the commitment at the passing out parade of Direct Short Service Commission Course 22/2015, held at the Nigeria Army School of Infantry, Jaji, Kaduna State.

He said that the insurgents ``have been seriously degraded'', and pledged that the army would not relent until it ensures peace and stability in the region.