The GOC said that officers, who were newly promoted from the rank of lieutenant colonel to colonel, should ensure that their subordinates operated in a conducive atmosphere.
He stressed that sustained collaboration between both agencies would aid anti-smuggling efforts.
Mr Yahaya said that exercise was designed to test the students’ shooting ability and physical fitness.
“Two of the bandits were neutralised while others fled in disarray.’’
“The troops also recovered three locally made magazines, six mobile phones, drugs and charms,” he added.
