The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has flagged off Exercise AYEM AKPATUMA II in Takum, Taraba with a charge on troops to consolidate on the gains recorded during the first exercise in the state. Buratai explained that the Exercise was being conducted by Headquarters 3 Division, Headquarters Command Army Records, Headquarters Guards Brigade and 707 Special Forces Brigade. He said that Exercise AYEM AKPATUMA II would provide the platform for renewed and vigorous joint efforts to meet emerging threats. The event was rounded up by a Medical Outreach provided by the Army in collaboration with Taraba Ministry of Health to members of the public. The medical outreach and other activities would run concurrently with the Exercise as it progresses.

Source: The Guardian November 03, 2019 14:03 UTC