California Guard to assist Nigerian Army’s aviation take-off


The California National Guard (CNG), has promised to assist the Nigerian Army commence its aviation corps to curb terrorism and other security challenges.

It also promised to train army personnel on counter-measures against improvised explosive devices (IEDs), how to employ technical capabilities and equipment in countering improvised explosives and landmines and deployment and employment of techniques to counter IEDs in combat operations.

Adjutant -General of CNG, Major General David Baldwin, made this known when he visited the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, in Abuja. He declared: “We have enjoyed a cordial working relationship with the Nigerian Army since 2008. We are here to continue this relationship. We want to know the areas where you want us to work together and areas where you want the relationship to expand.

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Source: The Sun