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Army trains drivers to handle new war vehicles

The Nigerian Army, on Monday, commenced a two-week intensive training for its drivers to handle the newly-acquired Tares Mine Protected Vehicles, to ensure operational success in the field.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the training workshop, being conducted by the providers of the vehicles, was organised by the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport.

The Chief of Training, Army, Maj. Gen. Sani Muhammed, said the training was in line with the Chief of Army Staff’s command philosophy to transform the Nigerian Army into a well-trained, equipped and highly effective force.

Muhammed, who was represented by the Director of Training, Brig. Gen. Olusola Diya, said the army just acquired some mines protective vehicles that would add up in its fight against insurgency.

He said that drivers needed to be trained to be able to use the vehicles effectively in all army operations.

He enjoined the participants to make the best of the two-week intensive training, so they could in turn train others when they go back to their various missions.

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