Nigeria Army troops of all ranks numbering 900 were yesterday deployed to Mali as part of the Africa-led international Mission in Support of Mali (AFISMA) in the search of global peace and security.
Already, the Senate yesterday approved the participation of Nigerian troops in the war, while President Goodluck Jonathan leaves for Cote d’Ivoire today in furtherance of the situation in Mali.
The officers and soldiers were drawn from the 333 battalion (NIBATT 1 AFISMA) who went through pre-deployment training on peace enforcement and counter -insurgency training.
The officers and soldiers were trained in patrolling, cordon and search, anti-ambush drills, base camp security, VIP protection, convoy movements, and refresher training in weapons handling, and support weapons such as mortar, RPG and BMG.
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Already, the Senate yesterday approved the participation of Nigerian troops in the war, while President Goodluck Jonathan leaves for Cote d’Ivoire today in furtherance of the situation in Mali.
The officers and soldiers were drawn from the 333 battalion (NIBATT 1 AFISMA) who went through pre-deployment training on peace enforcement and counter -insurgency training.
The officers and soldiers were trained in patrolling, cordon and search, anti-ambush drills, base camp security, VIP protection, convoy movements, and refresher training in weapons handling, and support weapons such as mortar, RPG and BMG.
http://nigeriannews.com/
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