Personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces have been challenged to brace up for the security challenges ahead by improving on their combat readiness and weapon handling.
This was the remark of the Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin, during the Nigerian Army annual range classification exercise at the 177 Guards Battalion Range in Keffi, Nassarawa State.
Olonisakin noted that the combat readiness and proficiency in weapon handling is an integral part of the military profession and said all personnel are expected to master the art of weaponry.
The CDS disclosed that to combat the deadly security challenges facing the country, the Armed Forces must always renew its combat tactics and re-strategise for effective military operations.
He congratulated the participants for displaying exceptional firing skills, urging them to live up to expectations at all times and uphold the military enduring legacy by assisting in maintaining and keeping the peace in the country.
The military officer said range classification is an annual military exercise designed to improve personnel’s proficiency in weapon handling and to sharpen their skills.
Highlights of the exercise included the brilliant display of marksmanship by the CDS and the spectacular performance by the Principal Staff Officers from the Defence and Army Headquarters who were on the entourage of the CDS.
