Nigeria: Federal Govt Creates Special Force to Tackle Terrorism, Cybersecurity

COAS tasks army commanders on synergy with other stakeholders - Daily Trust

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has tasked commanders and leaders of the various army formations across the country to join forces with other stakeholders to win the war against terrorism and insurgency. The COAS made the call in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, on Tuesday during the opening ceremony of a four-day First Senior Command and Leadership Seminar, organised by the 4 Special Forces Command of the Nigerian…

Nigeria: Federal Govt Creates Special Force to Tackle Terrorism, Cybersecurity

The federal government has assembled 800 soldiers from the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force for training as Special Operations Forces to boost the Nation's security architecture and enhance Nigeria's operational effectiveness in combating terrorism, insurgency, transnational crimes, and other asymmetric threats bedeviling the Country.

FG sets up 2,400-member squad against terrorists

The Federal Government, on Monday, commenced the training of 800 soldiers selected for the Special Operations Forces, tasked with combating terrorism, insurgency, transnational crimes, and other asymmetric threats. The 800 personnel, drawn from the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force, represent the first batch of a 2,400-strong Special Operations Forces unit. At the launch of

CDS Attends Special Forces Training Launch, Pledges DHQ Support and Urges Trainees’ Dedication

By Gabriel Ameh, The Sight News The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, attended the opening ceremony of the Special Operations Forces Training in Kaduna where he reaffirmed the Defence Headquarters’ (DHQ) unwavering support for the training school and urged the trainees to remain committed to achieving the program’s objectives. According to a statement by the Defence Spokesperson, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Genera…

CDS Attends Special Forces Training Opening, Pledges DHQ Support, Urges Trainees' Commitment

The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa yesterday in Kaduna attended the opening Ceremony of the Special Operation Forces Training where he pledged the Defence Headquarters ( DHQ) continuous support for the school, while calling on the trainees to redouble efforts towards achieving the purpose which they are there for. According to the CDS “this ceremony is not just for the training and equipping of our Special Operati…

NITDA Hosts Tanzanian Command and Staff College on Study Tour

The Tanzanian Command and Staff College Course 39/24 on Tuesday visited the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) as part of a study tour aimed at fostering knowledge exchange and comparative analysis between Tanzania and Nigeria in the area of digital technology and national security. The delegation, led by the Commandant of the College, Major […] The post NITDA Hosts Tanzanian Command and Staff College on Study Tour appear…