Military Uncovers Illegal Security Training Camp In Taraba

The 20 Model Battalion of the Nigeria Army located in Serti, Taraba state, said it has discovered an illegal security training camp in Serti locality.

Commanding Officer of the battalion, Lt.-Col. Sani Adamu, stated this on Thursday, November 1, in Serti.

Sani told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the special adviser on security to Taraba governor, Col. Agyo Wapan (retd), had been invited as part of investigation on the issue.

He said that the discovery followed calls by concerned citizens who disclosed that no fewer than 300 youths were being trained in a public primary school in the area.

He said that on the receipt of the calls, he promptly responded by visiting the site and found over 300 young men undergoing military training.

The commander said that the training was being conducted by GS Security Services, a security outfit in the state.

He confirmed that he had filed a report to his superior on the development and for further directive.

The security outfit is allegedly hired by the Taraba government to train selected youths as ‘Marshals.’