Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Boko Haram: S/Korea to assist Nigeria on counter terrorism

BY KINGSLEY OMONODI
The republic of South Korea disclosed, Tuesday, that it was ready to share her experience in the handling of terrorism issues and challenges with Nigeria following increased Boko Haram attacks facing our nation.
Making the disclosure when he visited the minister of defence, South Korean ambassador to Nigeria, Jong Hyun Choi whose country has been having territorial issues with North Korea, noted that his country have one of the best counter terrorism forces and program in place saying South Korea was willing to share such expertise with Nigeria to help her checkmate terrorist threats.

Disclosing that his country will be hosting a summit on security and terrorism  which is the second of its type  and that president Jonathan has been invited to the summit, the ambassador expressed hope that Nigeria will present a report on the activities of the sect to the world leaders.
Emphasizing his country’s readiness to partner Nigeria fight terrorism, Jong Hyun Choi,said Korea is prepared to share its experience in counter terrorism with Nigeria and that the military attache  to Nigeria will arrive Abuja next month to discuss modalities for exchange of military personnel for training.
Korean defence chiefs will also visit Nigeria in June this year to strengthen defence ties.
 
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/02/boko-haram-skorea-to-assist-nigeria-on-counter-terrorism/

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