By Abubakar Sadiq Mohd, Zaria Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) and Depot Nigerian Army (NA) has began it military Exercise tagged...
By Abubakar Sadiq Mohd, Zaria
Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) and Depot Nigerian Army (NA) has began it military Exercise tagged "Camp KURATA AND KUNGAMA.
It is a joint exercise for the Cadets of 72 Regular Course and 88 Regular Recruits Intake of the institutions taking place at Falgore Forest Kano State and Bagaldi Depot Nigerian Army Training Area Zaria.
A statement by Everest Ochienta, a Major and Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Depot Nigerian Army explained that exercise. began on 12 May, 2025, and will run until 22 May, 2025.
According to him, it is aimed at testing the competency, skills and comprehension of the Cadets and recruits from what they have been taught in class rooms and in the field throughout their training.
The statement added that during the exercise, the Cadets and Recruits will be subjected to various conventional and asymmetric warfare scenarios.
These iinclude advance and quick attack, defence, withdrawal, and deliberate attack.
Ochienta said the Cadets and Recruits will also be trained in hybrid tactics, such as occupying forward operating bases, attacking enemy camps, conducting raids, patrols, ambushes and night operation.
The Assistant Director said the exercise is designed to assess the Cadets and the Recruits' ability to work together, think critically, and make quick decisions in high-pressure situations.
"It will also provide an opportunity for the participants to apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios." He stated.
The statement also informed that the exercise is a testament to the commitment of the Commandant Nigerian Defence Academy Major General Khalifa Ibrahim and the Commandant Depot NA Major General Ahmadu Bello Mohammed and indeed the Nigerian Army, in producing well-trained and disciplined personnel.
It added that the outcome of Exercises Camp KURATA and KUNGAMA will undoubtedly contribute to the overall development of competent and skilled military personnel for the Armed Forces ready to serve the nation in a joint Environment.
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