Insecurity: Nigerian Army trains 106 cadet officers
The Nigerian Army has trained 106 cadet officers of the 69 Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in mechanised operations to address the country’s worsening insecurity.
The NDA commandant, Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Yusuf, said this during the closing ceremony of the training at Victor Kure Armoured Range in Bauchi on Thursday.
Mr Yusuf stated that the week-long training tagged ‘Exercise Battle Crime’, was to expose the cadets to mechanised operations in tackling insecurity.
“This exercise here today is the final phase of mechanised operations which is the phase four of the cadets. The objective of the exercise is to expose the cadets to mechanised operations in order to prepare them in dealing with the current security threats,” he said.
The NDA commandant added that the cadets would graduate from the NDA in October.
He also mentioned that the training was in collaboration with the Armoured Corps, the Corps of Artillery and the Special Operations Command of the Nigerian Air Force.
The commandant said before the training, the cadets were at the Nigerian Army School of Military Engineering, Makurdi, where they participated in an assault river crossing operations across River Benue.
He added that they moved from there to the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre, Jos, where they went through the adventure phase of their training.
“All these couldn’t have been possible without the overwhelming support from the chief of army staff. All the tanks, the Artillery guns that took part in this operation were courtesy of the CAOS,” added the NDA commandant. “We appreciate the Army Headquarters for this outstanding support and I also want to appreciate the Chief of Air Staff that has authorised the Air Force to provide close air support during this phase of the operation.”
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Heading 2
Klopp agrees to replace Nagelsmann as Germany coach
Nagelsmann resigned last week as the men’s national team coach following Germany’s shocking exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Health
FG expands cancer funding, local drug production
“We are trying to domesticate expensive treatments by producing much-needed medicines locally and translating global research into action in our clinics,” he said.
Heading 3
Remi Tinubu begs Asake, Davido, Burna Boy to come rescue poor Nigerians from hunger
The first lady stated that buying exotic cars is good, but noted that the singers can still establish foundations to assist the struggling population.
Heading 5
State police may be misused for political victimisation if systemic corruption persists, Anglican bishop says
“If corruption remains prevalent, those in state authority might use the structure to victimise their perceived enemies,” he said.
Heading 2
Lagos urges residents to take ownership of housing estates, maintain infrastructure
The state government noted that taking such responsibility would also enhance security and sustain property value.
States
Gov. Uzodimma urges Imo youths to embrace skills development
He charged the youths to be positive change makers.
