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The Nigerian Army has trained 100 personnel of the National Park Service (NPS) in tactical operations to curb illegal activities in the parks.
Dr Ibrahim Goni, the Conservator-General (C-G) of the park said, on Tuesday, in Abuja.
Goni said the training was one of NPS’s cardinal strategies to ensure growth, security and development of parks in Nigeria.
He said the training would help the service achieve its mandate of preserving, protecting and conserving the country’s natural heritage.
According to him, it would also help to combat illegal logging, mining and organised crimes such as banditry and kidnapping.
The C-G commended the participants for completing the two-week rigorous training.
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He urged them to use the knowledge acquired to secure their respective parks from criminal elements.
Goni lauded the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, for sustaining the synergy between the Nigerian Army and the Service.
Highlights of the occasion were the presentation of souvenirs by the Service to the Nigerian Army and certificates to the participants.
Eight participants received special awards for outstanding performance during the training.
The training took place at the 20 Model Battalion, Nigerian Army, Serti in Taraba State.
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