Nigerian Army Trains 925 Forest Guards in Borno State
The Borno State Government has handed over 925 trained forest guards to the Nigerian Army to bolster security in the Sambira Forest. These volunteers, who underwent two weeks of tactical instruction, will operate as auxiliary forces under Major General Ibukunle Ajose to leverage local knowledge in counter-terrorism operations.
According to The Guardian Nigeria News, the 925 newly commissioned guards are specifically tasked with securing the Sambisa Forest, a 12-LGA area identified as a terrorist hideout. Borno State officials noted that this batch adds to a previous cohort of 3,600, with recruits undergoing two weeks of tactical training to serve as auxiliary support under the command of Major General Ibukunle Ajose.
Source: The Guardian Nigeria NewsMajor General Ibikunle Ajose commissioned 925 new forest guards in Borno state, urging them to act decisively against terrorism while respecting civilians.
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