US sailors to train Nigerians in counter-terrorism: statement

United States sailors arrived in Lagos on Wednesday to train their Nigerian counterparts in anti-terrorism force protection, a statement by the US consulate in Nigeria said.

By Space War Editorial Team · Editorial process

Published February 9, 2010

United States sailors arrived in Lagos on Wednesday to train their Nigerian counterparts in anti-terrorism force protection, a statement by the US consulate in Nigeria said.

The US team will provide training in damage control, first aid, anti-terrorism force protection, non-lethal weapons as well as search and seizure operations, the statement said.

The US team will also train the Nigerian navy in "diversionary tactics, visual communications, emissions control drills and search and rescue," it added.

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