Army trains officers - Boko Haram

The Nigerian Army (NA) on Monday commenced a five-day training on tactical maneuverability to boost its fight against terrorist sect Boko Haram.

This training, according to the General Officer Commanding  (GOC) 81 Division, Maj.-Gen. Isidore Edet was aimed at improving the quality of officers and soldiers with regards to maneuverist approach to warfare process.

Edet who declared the training open at the Army Officers’ Mess, Marina, Lagos, reiterated the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai’s high premium on training which has recorded successes in the Northeast.

According to him, the Planning Cadre training would also improve the planning capability of commanders and staff officers within the division’s  Area of Responsibility (AOR) to conveniently compete with their counterparts globally.

“Topics have been deliberately selected and tailored to focus on maneuverist approach to warfare process, estimate process as well as contemporary operations within Nigeria,” he said.

Reminding his men of the security challenges facing the country, Edet warned them to be cautious and vigilante.