The Federal Government is contemplating the establishment of new Special Brigade Forces in addition to to the existing forces under the Nigerian Armed Forces.

President Goodluck Jonathan said this was needed to combat new security challenges in the country.

The President spoke on Saturday at the passing out parade of officer cadets of the 61 Regular Course and Short Service Course 42 (Army) at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna.

He said the establishment of the new special forces was to enable the nation’s army to be more alive to its responsibility of protecting Nigerian citizens.

He said, ” In furtherance of our national security objectives, we are establishing a Special Forces Brigade to meet the challenges of new threats in the environment and thereby aligning our armed forces to greater citizen’s protection and national defence.

” For you, the graduating cadets, today marks the end of your rigorous training in the Academy, and the beginning of your careers as officers in the Armed Forces.

“The methodical parade that we have just witnessed is a representation of the tremendous hard work, high standard of discipline and rigorous training you have imbibed.”

He also assured that government was intensifying “ongoing efforts directed at equipping and retooling our Armed Forces for better service delivery even in the midst of funding constraints”.

Source: http://www.punchng.com/news/fgll-establish-new-special-forces-to-tackle-terrorism-jonathan/

Very good move from Gej but let me add, the selection of the men in this Brigade is key. They should do a complete background check on all of them.

Don't we have special forces already?

anotheer black water ops?

na covert operations 9ja need against BH

Anything to defeat this monster. But make it worth it so that it wouldn't just exist in name. Equip and train them to the capacity that is needed for proper functioning.

CTU loading

We hope 4 d best

Na still d old ones go run join d nw one if salary make brain...shea na job xperience...if so, na same result we go get...pls reinforce d existing ones...

kk

meforyou1: Don't we have special forces already?

this one is very special

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exmilitant things

Opiosko: CTU loading

jack Bauer is in the country already

Okay. Goodluck to them.

Good move

Same result.... Ma uncle GEJ don confuse die..

Not just creating them, this should be followed up with adequate training and motivation.

Noted

kekakuz:
jack Bauer is in the country already

Hahahah! Sheaku will poo in his pant if he hears this

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As long as they crush boko without mercy

it shows Jonathan dont understand what Terrorism is.. Boko haram is a rebellion army because it is capturing land space.

What A Dark Nation! # The Leader Of Tomorrow

Hmm howmany special force unit are we going to have because of boko haram, why don't we just improve on the men we already have, give them the basic gears and superior firepower,(it should be noted that only rebels use AAA guns for infantry purpose, so all those asking us to buy the shilka SPAAG for BH should bow their head in shame)and airsupport.why waste scarce resource on another special force unit, when our soldiers in the front do not yet have the basic kits, like gloves, balaclavas,binoculars, NVG(night vision goggles. And no response plan for immediate air support. What do we need special forces for, do we not have them enough already, have the president provide for the simple need of our frontline boys like a ready medical helicopter team to evacuate injured or dead soldiers, but we keep hearing that the nigerian airforce are taking delivery of VIP helicopters, we should ask ourselves if the transportation of VIP is more important than the life of those dying to protect this nation. The presidents air fleet keep receiving new executive jets, but we do not have one single 4th generation fighter when our country is at war, our airmen are still forced to fly those flying coffins we call Alpha jets. We re backwards in all regards in military procurements, very backward. I think by now our defense budget should reflect the defence budget of a nation at war, but no it is only the food allowance of the president that is reflecting that. There is a big problem oh! Those of you guys who like talking about politics and who are related to some of this politician should please help me beg them to do the needful, arm our boys to the teeth(forget special obrigado force) kit them up till they are fat as pregnant women. And procure at least four AW101 to be given to the army airwing for mediovac uses to rescue the injured in battle. Then after that, come and meet me in my top supersecret underground nuclear bunker, let me give you a shopping list for airsupport aircraft and choppers. If after doing all this boko haram continue, then we go know say shekau na big man pikin. By now Recce planes and drones should be all over the skies of maiduguri, once any unmarked, unrecognized and unknown suspicious convoy is sighted a response aircraft should be scrambled to bomb,blast, remove and eradicate it (you ask me why? What if its a civilian convoy well any civilian convoy still moving around in maiduguri at this time, even with the state of emergency needs to have their head checked?). We cannot at this point in this battle be pretending to be a conservative military, arm our men up till they all look like Rambo.
Does any one of you know that the nigerian army have a airwing, no! Because the airwing is poorly equipped, our army airwing is suppose to have its own transport, attack and mediovac capability. What i mean is that our army is supposed to be able to have their own jets and attack helo's for ground support without having to beg the big boys at the airforce. That is why i love the nigerian navy, they just keep advancing in ISR technology and making us proud. Airforce own na to dey crash anything wey dem drive, helicopter crash, alpha jet crash, jeep crash, dey will never purchase any advanced asset to meet up with competing demands, SMH

But GEJ told us he knows who sponsors BH.. Is this another waste of money and time?

meforyou1: Don't we have special forces already?

The NA has, but I think it's only a small unit. What GEJ wants is a much larger unit, hence he is asking for a Brigade.

Elmickzy: What A Dark Nation! # The Leader Of Tomorrow

You are an over fed illiterate. Misplacing plural with singular and lacking commonplace knowledge of how to use a hashtag. I can bet my twitter account that there are pupils in that class that will laugh at your use of English.
Calling your country dark when you have never done anything to help it.
10% of your monthly pocket money will buy 2 benches and 2 tables for that class.
The following month, another 10% will buy excersise books, biro, marker and duster for that class.
In OBJ's voice "na your papa house dey dark".

whatever measure is welcome provided dat it will put a stop to d madness. Church tin on my mind. Happy sunday NLanders.

GEJ rubbished our armed forces with these