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The Nigerian Army has announced the deployment of one hundred and seventy one troops to Abyei, on the border between South Sudan and Sudan for peacekeeping mission.
The Chief of Operations, Nigerian Army, Major General Boniface Sinjen, announced this at the graduation ceremony of troops of Nigerian Contingent 3, United Nations Interim Security for Abyei, UNISFA.
The ceremony took place at Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Centre, Jaji Military Cantonment, Kaduna.
Sinjen, who addressed the troops, set to be deployed as part of UNISFA, emphasized the significance of the mission, highlighting that United Nations peacekeeping operations are not just military operations, but also missions of peace, diplomacy, and service to humanity.
He said that Nigeria has a proud history in peacekeeping operations, with its troops playing key roles in restoring peace and stability in conflict zones across Africa and the world.
According to him, the current security situation in Abyei is fragile and unpredictable, with persistent inter-communal conflicts, armed skirmishes, and humanitarian crises.
He stressed the importance of discipline, impartiality, and respect for human dignity, urging the troops to conduct themselves with honour and integrity.
