Be Proficient in Using Your Weapons - SAFE HAVEN Commander

The troops of 3 Division Nigerian Army have been charged to be proficient in using their weapons on enemies of the state and ensure safety among comrades. 

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar gave the charged at the end of the Bi-annual Range classification exercise organized to improve the proficiency of troops in handling weapons. 

The GOC/Commander OPSH who noted that the country was facing multifaceted security challenges also charged the troops to master the art of using their weapons effectively. He said continuous training and practice will upscale and develop the professional skills troops need to counter the current security challenges.

The Commander further revealed that he will ensure every opportunity was employed to make sure troops improve on the use of their weapons. "You can only become proficient with constant training". The GOC said. 

The Bi-annual Range classification exercise was organized for both officers and soldiers to train and improve on the effective use of their weapons.