We have hired foreign military experts to train soldiers on counterterrorism – Defence Minister

We have hired foreign military experts to train soldiers on counterterrorism – Defence Minister

 The federal government has recruited elite foreign military
experts to train its soldiers in special operations, focusing on
counterterrorism and hostage rescue.

 

This was disclosed by the Minister of Defence, Badaru
Abubakar, during the launch of a training program for 800 soldiers in Kaduna
State.

 

Abubakar stated that beyond training, the government will
equip the troops with modern technology and weapons to strengthen their ability
to combat security threats.

 

For the first phase of the program, 800 soldiers will be
trained, with another 800 scheduled to follow. The minister explained that the
decision to engage foreign experts was necessary to counter the ever-evolving
tactics of terrorist group.

 

Although he did not reveal the specific countries supplying
the military experts, he confirmed that they were drawn from seven different
nations.

 

“In the initial phase alone, 2,400 Nigerian soldiers will
receive the specialized training before the program moves into its second
stage”. He revealed

 

The minister further noted that the government’s security
efforts are yielding positive results in some areas, citing Birnin Gwari in
Kaduna State as an example where peace has been restored.

Source: We have hired foreign military experts to train soldiers on counterterrorism – Defence Minister

 - NigerianEye

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