The Nigerian Army has said that detonating Improvised Explosive Devices was one of its major challenges in the fight against insurgency in the North East.
The Corps Commander, Nigerian Army Engineers, Major General John Amalu, told journalists at the West Africa Social Activities on Saturday in Lagos that identifying and detonating IEDs was a major task of the corps in the North East.
Amalu said: “IEDs remain a threat in the North East and that is very challenging for the Army as that falls squarely on the Nigerian Army Engineers.”
The Nigerian Army Engineers and Nigerian Army College of Logistics jointly hosted the event.
Earlier, NACOL Commandant, Major General Richard Duru, said the occasion afforded the army the opportunity to show appreciation to personnel who excelled and contributed to the success of the army in the outgone year.
Duru said: “I urge you all to remain dedicated and innovative in the discharge of your duties.
“I am pleased to note that the training and operational activities of both NACOL and Army Engineers for the year 2017 was successfully conducted, though not without challenges.”
Duru also paid tribute to the fallen heroes who paid the supreme prize to keep the country safe.
The event featured tug of war, dances by cultural groups as well as presentation of gifts and awards to distinguished soldiers and guests.
Top serving and retired military officers and captains of industry graced the occasion.
WASA is an annual army event aimed at promoting team spirit and confidence within and outside the barracks.
It is also a forum for informal social interaction and for the barracks community to showcase the rich and diverse cultures of the country.
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