•Twelve Soldiers U.S. Army Soldiers share tactics and training with a little over 200 Nigerian Army Soldiers from 26th Infantry Battalion in a remote military compound four hours north of the capital in Jaji. The seven-week training includes reacting to an IED, react to an ambush, securing an objective, operations planning, etc. The training’s significance cannot be underestimated. These Nigerian Soldiers may eventually use these tactics when forward-deployed to fight against the violent terrorist organization, Boko Haram. Nigerian Advanced infantry training has significant implications outside of on-the-ground tactical maneuvers. This bilateral military-to-military training carries diplomatic weight showcasing the U.S.’s commitment to its African partners and Nigeria’s commitment to countering violent extremist organizations.
The Nigerian Army has airlifted 348 personnel into and out of the Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) theatre in the second Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Welfare Flight for the month of November.
A reliable source at Army Headquarters revealed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the movement was conducted on Saturday, reports Credible News.
According to available information, a chartered flight was used for the movement.
The source said the flight saw 174 troops and personnel flown into the North East theatre, while another 174 were airlifted out as part of the Army’s ongoing rotation and welfare support programme.
According to the source, the welfare flight initiative, introduced to ease the stress of long-distance road travel for troops deployed in the North East, has continued to facilitate more efficient personnel movement while enhancing morale in the frontline.
“With the latest operation, the Army has now moved a cumulative total of 28,680 personnel into and out of the OPHK theatre since the commencement of the scheme,” he said.
The source said the latest movement was a demonstration of the commitment of the COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, to enhance troops welfare and boost morale.
