Nigerian Army trains 149 troops in special combat maneuver to counter terrorism

He stated that the army authorities had actually prioritised capability structure to promote professionalism, discipline and fight preparedness of the workers.

Shaibu stated that the workout was focused on enhancing expert skills and fight preparedness of the soldiers to allow them to react to unpredictable functional environments.

He guaranteed that the army would continued to prioritise workers advancement through trainings, arrangement of devices and enhanced well-being programs.

The army chief charged soldiers to be disciplined, expert and fight prepared at all times.

While applauding the NAF Regiment Centre for effective conclusion of the training workout, Waidi guaranteed sustainable collaboration with the service to resolve insecurity and secure nationwide territorial stability.

Maj.-Gen. V. U. Okoro, Chief of Training Army Headquarters, stated that 149 graduates making up 5 officers and 135 soldiers finished the training workout.

He stated that the graduation event was the conclusion of a strenuous training schedule created to improve the physical endurance, tactical efficiency, psychological durability and functional efficiency of workers for the requiring nature of modern military operations.

Okoro stated that the army continued to run in a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous (VUCA) and progressing security environment that needs extremely trained, versatile and mission-oriented workers.

According to Okoro, the Combat Manoeuvre and Tactical Course intends to gear up the workers with the requisite understanding, abilities and battling spirit to challenge emerging hazards and successfully carry out appointed objectives.

“I understand that the requirement of the training supplied a detailed training bundle that integrated physical fitness, tactical abilities, weapons efficiency, fight care and functional preparation in all elements of warfare.

“The conclusion of the training in Exercise FLUSH OUT supplied a chance for the students to show their capability to incorporate the obtained abilities in preparation and carrying out operations under sensible field conditions.

“This accomplishment shows the decision, determination and desire to withstand the physical and psychological needs of the training,” he stated.

Okoro prompted the students to concern their graduation as the start of higher duties through conduct, professionalism and efficiency in the field.

“You should stay disciplined, promote the greatest requirements of military principles, safeguard the lives of fellow workers and civilians, and use the abilities obtained to achieve appointed objectives,” he stated.

He admired Waidi for his dedication to training, capability advancement and expert quality that supplied the required incentive for the army to establish a more expert, versatile, combat-ready and resistant force.

Okoro likewise applauded personnel of the NAF Regiment Training Centre for their commitment, professionalism and dedication to the effective conduct of the workout.

Sqn. Ldr. EL Akpan, Commander, NAF Regiment Training Centre, stated that 150 students employed for the workout which started in July, 2026.

He stated that the workout was developed to improve the tactical proficiency, physical strength, fight management, and functional efficiency of Army workers through strenuous and sensible training to get ready for the need of modern operations.

The occasion included military drills and discussion of rewards to the very best carrying out graduates, and senior military officers for their contributions to the effective conduct of the workout. (NAN)