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20 combatants complete counter-terrorism training in Minna

He encouraged the combatants to be battle-ready to face any eventuality in tackling crimes and criminality in the country.

• July 28, 2025
Adamu Elleman
Adamu Elleman

No fewer than twenty tactical combatants have completed their counter-terrorism training in Minna, the Niger capital.

The combatants completed the exercise having undergone a six-week counter-terrorism training and simulation course, led by the commander, CSP Mukhtar Abdullahi.

The passing out ceremony took place at the state Police Headquarters, Dutsen-Kura, in Minna on Monday.

The Niger CP, Adamu Elleman, congratulated the participants as he expressed satisfaction with their performances and their overall conduct during the duration of the training.

He encouraged them to sustain the momentum and be battle-ready to face any eventuality in tackling crimes and criminality in the country.

The CP appreciated the commander for his efforts in turning out the quality of performance witnessed from the simulation exercise.

Other senior officers who were present at the event included: newly promoted CP Falade Michael, DCP Ibrahim Adamu, DCP Aminu Garba, ACP Taiwo Kasumu, ACP Muazu Muhammad, among others.

(NAN) 

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