The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai has congratulated the Nigerian Army, NA, Team for emerging the overall first and third position at the 3rd Edition of the West African Military Semi-Marathon Tournament on Saturday in Niamey, Niger Republic.

According to a statement by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Sagir Musa, the event organised by the Niger Republic Defence Headquarters in conjunction with the West African Military Sports Organisation, featured male and female participants.

“It is instructive to mention that the Semi – Marathon was organised in the spirit of building friendship amongst the militaries of the West African Sub – Region”.

“The Nigerian Army presented marathoners in the male and female categories. Pertinent to mention that, the Nigerian Army was at the Marathon to represent the Armed Forces of Nigeria”.

“In the Female Individual Events, the duo of LCpl Naomi Yunana and Pte Amos Unity won Gold and Silver Medals respectively”.