Nigeria: MNJTF trains troops on counter-IED


As part of efforts to enhance Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) capability in the Lake Chad Region, the MultiNational Joint Tasks Force (MNJTF) has organised a 4-week training course for its troops in the various sectors.

The training organised in collaboration with Defence Council International (DCI) and funded by the European Union, which held in N’Djamena, focused on equipping MNJTF troops with critical skills necessary for effective counter-terrorism operations. Participants were trained in essential areas such as basic tracking, intelligence gathering, and the identification of IED components.

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Source: The Sun News


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