General News of Tuesday, 5 June 2018Source: ghananewsagency.orgGAF assures of its readiness to counter terrorism'Exercise Eagle Eye' will help curb the recent spate of terrorist attacks on neighbouring countriesThe Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), has assured the public that the launch of ‘Exercise Eagle Eye’ was to demonstrate its readiness to counter terrorist threats on the state in the event of any such occurrence. Commanding Officer of the 64 Infantry Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Fiifi Deegbe, gave the assurance at the end of a successful counter terrorism simulation exercise held at the National Theatre in Accra, this dawn. He said ‘Exercise Eagle Eye,’ is a periodic exercise to test the operational readiness of the Unit in neutralising possible terrorist threats on state institutions in particular and the country as a whole. And we can effectively neutralise any form of attack should it happen in Ghana,” Lt Col Deegbe assured. The 64 Infantry Regiment has launched ‘Exercise Eagle Eye’ to enable the troops to appreciate targets, improve troop endurance, physical fitness, stamina and military skills in line with the Unit’s role.

Source: GhanaWeb June 05, 2018 15:22 UTC