The 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu, has graduated 120 personnel meant for special intervention missions from its special company strength training at its training school in Enugu.
At the culmination of the training at the division’s shooting range in Udi, near Enugu on Saturday, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the division, Maj.-Gen. Oluyemi Olatoye, commended the graduating personnel for their resilience and commitment.
Olatoye, who is also the Commander, Joint Task Force South-East, code-named “Operation UDO KA”, said that the intensive eight-week combat training was designed to enhance personnel expertise for both conventional and asymmetric warfare.
The GOC said that the training, which is an initiative of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, aligns with the army chief’s command philosophy.
He added that the training was part of the army’s ongoing efforts to enhance professionalism, leadership and ensure combat readiness across all theatres of operation.
The GOC urged the graduates to apply the skills and knowledge acquired as they embark on future tasks.
He noted that the division remains committed in building a formidable force through rigorous training, strategic leadership and unwavering dedication to national service.
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Earlier, the Division Training Officer, Brig.-Gen. M.J. Abubakar, lauded the personnel for their exceptional endurance, teamwork and fighting spirit.
Abubakar emphasised that the training was designed to simulate real-world combat scenarios, with a strong focus on jungle warfare, counter-insurgency operations and internal security tactics.
He noted that the graduating soldiers had been scheduled for deployment to a special intervention mission where they would apply the acquired skills in support of national security objectives.
The event featured demonstrations on rifle stripping and assembly, armed combat drills, presentation of certificates and a commemorative group photograph.
