The Nigerian Army (NA) the largest of the Nigerian Armed Forces, has about 100,000 professional personnel.The original elements of the Royal West African Frontier Force (RWAFF) in Nigeria were formed in 1900.
During the Second World War, British-trained Nigerian troops saw action with the 1st (West Africa) Infantry Brigade, the 81st and the 82nd (West Africa) Divisions which fought in the East African Campaign (World War II) and in the Far East.
In Nigeria, from a force of 8,000 in five infantry battalions and supporting units, strength rose to around 120,000 in three divisions by the end of the Nigerian Civil War in 1970. In terms of doctrine, the task of the Federal Nigerian army did not fundamentally change: its task remained to close with and defeat an organised enemy.
The Nigerian Army has been Known for its secrecy, Any answers as to why? the only reasonable answer i can come up with is they want to protect members of the armed forces from been targets of external aggression. any more suggestions?
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