The Nigerian Army (NA) on Monday commenced a
five-day training on tactical maneuverability to boost its fight against
terrorist sect Boko Haram. This training, according to the General Officer
Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Maj.-Gen. Isidore Edet was aimed at
improving the quality of officers and soldiers with regards to maneuverist
approach to warfare process.
Edet who declared the training open at the Army
Officers’ Mess, Marina, Lagos, reiterated the Chief of Army Staff (COAS)
Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai’s high premium on training which has recorded successes
in the Northeast. According to him, the Planning Cadre training would
also improve the planning capability of commanders and staff officers within
the division’s Area of Responsibility (AOR) to conveniently compete with
their counterparts globally.
Topics have been deliberately selected and tailored to
focus on maneuverist approach to warfare process, estimate process as well as
contemporary operations within Nigeria,” he said. Reminding his men of the security challenges facing
the country, Edet warned them to be cautious and vigilante.
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