The 81 division of the Nigerian army in Lagos on Tuesday commenced its shooting exercise for officers and soldiers.
Isidore Edet, general officer commanding of the division, said the exercise was aimed at improving the proficiency of personnel.
”It is a routine training exercise. This really relates to what the Nigerian army and military are doing in the north-east,” he said.
”We have to teach our troops the basics.”
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He said the training was to ensure that soldiers were mentally fit and alert.
”The military continues to train and re-trains troops whether there is problem or not,” he said.
The GOC added that the training was also to improve on the competence of personnel in order to maintain a professional force.
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Edet said that the officers and men undergoing the training exercise would come out better equipped.
The exercise, which is to last for four days, is taking place at Ibereko in Badagry, Lagos.
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