MILITARY DEPLOYS 800 SPECIAL FORCES TO COMBAT INSECURITY.

The Nigerian military is set to deploy 800 Special Forces troops to tackle security challenges across the country. 

The Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa, announced this at the Defense Training Conference 2025 in Abuja, noting that the troops have undergone comprehensive training to face the nation's security challenges.

General Musa revealed that the military aims to create a unified training system that is adaptable, technology-driven, and mission-driven, to enhance collaboration and cooperation among security agencies. 

The CDS stressed the need for the military to understand the enemy and prepare for emerging challenges, including insurgency, terrorism, cyber warfare, and advanced weaponry.

He said that the conference would foster synergy, enhance professionalism, and align training with the evolving nature of conflict, emphasizing that the military recognizes the complexity of threats and the need for joint operations among security agencies, therefore, the training will equip personnel to thrive in dynamic operational environments and address hybrid threats.

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