The Nigerian Army yesterday said it would deploy 197 soldiers and officers to Gambia for peacekeeping mission.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, made the disclosure during the graduation of participants for the NIGCOY 4 ECOMIG pre-deployment training, held at the Lt-Gen Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership Peacekeeping Centre, Jaji in Kaduna State.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that, Buratai was represented by the Commandant, Nigerian Army School of Infantry, Maj-Gen Ali Keffi.
NAN also reports that out of the 197 army personnel for the peacekeeping mission, 12 are officers while the remaining 185 are soldiers.
Buratai said the training further confirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Armed Forces to deploy quality peacekeepers as part of its contribution to the quest for global peace and security.
According to him, the pre-deployment training is aimed at refreshing and polishing the knowledge and expertise of the participants in peace support operations.
“This is also to equip you with the requisite skills required to protecting yourself and equipment while carrying out the mission’s mandate.
“Generally, the techniques and procedures impacted on you during your training will put you in a good frame of mind to discharge your duties in the mission area.
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