Indian, Nigerian armies to co-operate on counter-terrorism

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Press Trust of India Abuja
Last Updated : Feb 28 2013 | 1:55 AM IST
Armies of India and Nigeria would co-operate with each other in the areas of training of cadets and counter-terrorism, as the oil-rich African nation is struggling to overcome insurgency in its northern region.
Nigerian Army chief Lt-Gen Azubuike Ihejirika told visiting Vice-Chief of Indian Army Staff Lt Gen Krishna Singh that the collaboration would bring to fruition the decisions reached by both countries' armies to collaborate, particularly in the area of training.
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First Published: Feb 28 2013 | 1:55 AM IST

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