The Nigerian Army has commenced the deployment of 600 troops to India for specialised jungle and mountain warfare training aimed at enhancing troops’ combat proficiency in difficult terrains.
Appolonia Anele, Acting Director Army Public Relations said this in a statement on Friday.
According to the statement, the deployment of the troops to India for the training by Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu will also help to strengthen Army’s capacity to safeguard Nigeria’s territorial integrity.
Appolonia said the first batch of 300 personnel departed Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Thursday, 22 October 2026, aboard two Indian Air Force aircraft, a C-17 and an Airbus A321.
The Coordinator, Nigerian Military Training Support and Advisory Team, Army Headquarters Department of Army Training, Major General UG Yusuf, who represented the COAS, witnessed the departure of the troops alongside the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria.
“The training underscores the COAS’s commitment to building a professional, adaptable and combat-ready force capable of confronting terrorists, insurgents and other criminal elements operating in forests, mountainous areas and other challenging environments.
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The specialised programme is expected to equip personnel with advanced jungle and mountain warfare skills, improve operational manoeuvrability and strengthen their capacity to deny criminal elements safe havens in difficult terrains.
“It will further reinforce Nigeria–India defence cooperation and the COAS’s determination to sustain a resilient, mission-ready Army capable of defending the nation’s sovereignty and protecting lives and property.
“Arrangements are also underway to airlift the remaining 300 personnel to India for the training,” Appolonia said.
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