The Guards Brigade Nigerian Army has assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and environs of safety during the Yuletide season.
The Commander Guards Brigade ,Brigadier General Adebisi Onasanya gave the assurance during a two-day Field Training Exercise (FTX) from 13 – 14 October 2025.
A statement by the Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations,Guards Brigade Lt. Odunola Olawuyi said the exercise aimed to train personnel in ambush and anti-ambush operations.
She said the lecture segment of the FTX was conducted at the 176 Guards Battalion Training Hall, General OA Azazi Barracks, Gwagwalada, while practical drills were held along Road Rafin Zurfi – Ibua.
In his remarks, Commander Guards Brigade, Brigadier General Adebisi Onasanya, commended the efforts of the Commanding Officer, 176 Guards Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Oladimeji Ajongbo, for organizing the exercise.
He noted that the highlighted the importance of the training exercise in line with training directives of the Army Headquarters.
