The Nigerian Army has deployed the first batch of 300 personnel to India for specialised mountain and jungle warfare training aimed at strengthening troops’ operational capabilities.
This is contained in operational report made available to the NAN Abuja on Thursday.
The reports said the personnel departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Thursday aboard two Indian Air Force aircraft, a C-17A and an Airbus A321A.
The report also said that Maj.-Gen. Umar Yusuf, Coordinator, Nigerian Army Military Training and Simulation, Army Headquarters, Department of Army Training, represented the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, at the departure.
It said that Yusuf addressed the departing troops and witnessed their departure alongside the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria.
According to the report, the movement was conducted without any hitches.
“Arrangements are ongoing for the airlifting of the remaining 300 personnel to India, bringing the total number scheduled for the specialised training to 600.
“The training is expected to expose the personnel to specialised techniques for operating in mountainous and jungle environments, where difficult terrain and demanding conditions require advanced combat skills and adaptability.
