Army to Partner with Other Security Agencies in Fighting Terrorists

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The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 8 Division of Nigerian Army Sokoto, Major General Ibikunke Ajose, has solicited for increased inter-agencies synergy in order to achieve successes in the fight against terrorists in Nigeria.

Ajose  made the call on Monday in his remark on the  occasion of 8 Division Operations Planning Cadre and representatives of other sister agencies in Sokoto.

He said the exercise would bring enduring working relationship between military and other agencies working to combat security challenges bedeviling the country.

The GOC noted that the planning was aimed at improving skills in the officers for efficient operations, stressing that the nation was facing divers security challenges that would require collective strategy and planning among security men.

According to him, participants were drawn from the Division from their areas of responsibilities.

“Essence of inviting sister security agencies was to bridge the gaps and promote understandings to facilitate harmonious working relationship,” he said.

He stated that good leadership was essential in the conduct of military operations, saying improving the leadership skills in Nigeria Army especially amongst the junior commanders was one of the Chief of Army Staff training objectives for the year 2025.