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NIGERIAN ARMY WINS 2024 NATIONAL SHOOTING COMPETITION 



The Nigerian Army has emerged champion of the 2024 National Open Shooting Championship sponsored by the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla. 

In whole, NA won a total of 10 medals consisting of 7 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze at the end of the 5-day National Championship that held at the Indoor Sports Hall of Moshood Abiola Stadium (Package B) in Abuja.

The Department of State Services (DSS) finished 2nd with 4 gold, 7 silver and 2 bronze; the Nigerian Navy placed 3rd with 1 silver and 2 bronze, while the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) came 4th place with 1 silver and 1 bronze.

Target Games Club emerged with 1 silver and 1 bronze finishing 5th position with 1 silver and 1 bronze; Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) with 2 bronze finishing 6th position, while North East won 1 bronze to place 7th after the end of the National Open Shooting Championship.

The Ag. Director, Physical Training, Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. Abdulrahim Bello commended the shooters for putting up brilliant displays at the Championship. Brig. Gen. Bello said the performance of the team has further shown that the Army remains the leading Agency in shooting, promising that the Nigerian Army will continue to support the growth of sports.

In his words, “The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja will be impressed that the Nigerian Army emerged winners of the National Shooting Championship. I want to congratulate the shooters who represented the service at the championship because they put a brilliant display against their opponents.

“The Nigerian Army will ensure we continue to give support to our athletes in order to get maximum output. We have loads of sporting activities in the coming months and I want to assure you that the Nigerian Army will not relent in the quest to dominate Nigeria and Africa at large” - he added.

Maj. Oluremi Olusegun, the team's Coach appreciated Brig. Gen. Bello for his consistent support and guidance leading to their victory.

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