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

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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.

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

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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

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Nigeria Inaugurates Special Operations Force Training to Tackle Security Challenges - TV360 Nigeria

The Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru, on Monday launched the first phase of a special training program for 800 personnel in the Nigerian Armed Forces tasked with conducting high-impact operations with precision, speed, and efficiency. The training, held at Camp Kabala in the Jaji Military Cantonment, Kaduna State, marks a crucial step in equipping personnel with the necessary skills for rapid-response missions. This initiative is part of a b…

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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 comb…

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