The Armed Forces Command and Staff College Jaji in Kaduna State have conducted a special training course for a total of 235 junior military officers on counter-terrorism and peace support operations.

The training which involved the Army, Air Force and Navy, was aimed at equipping them with the necessary skills to function as Grade-Three Staff Officers and Junior Commanders in their various military services and organizations.

Speaking during the graduation ceremony on Saturday, the Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral AWWAL GAMBO, noted that the training became necessary as a result of the myriad of security challenges confronting the nation.

He also noted that the challenges require effective training of officers and men in the art of counter-terrorism, peace support operations and disaster management.