The Defence Headquarters has announced the establishment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Centres for frontline soldiers engaged in various theatres of operations.

The purpose of these centres is to address the mental health concerns of troops actively involved in the fight against insecurity.

The Director of Defence Media Operations,Maj. Gen. Buba Edward, confirmed the establishment of these centres and emphasized the importance of addressing PTSD among troops exposed to the challenges of insurgency.

In response to recent incidents, the military aims to provide comprehensive support for the mental well-being of its personnel.

In an interview, Edward stated, “Indeed, the incident occurred. The military has set up Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Centres to address the issue of mental health occasioned by the exposure of troops to the war against insurgency.”

Recent events, such as the case on Tuesday where a soldier, CPL James Kingsley, attached to Operations Hadrin Daji in Sokoto, killed a colleague and engaged in a shooting spree before being neutralized by another colleague, highlight the need to address mental health concerns within the military.

PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that can affect individuals who have experienced or witnessed traumatic events.

The establishment of these centres reflects the military’s commitment to addressing mental health challenges faced by soldiers actively engaged in combating insecurity.

It’s worth noting that incidents of soldiers taking their own lives or engaging in harmful actions, often attributed to PTSD, have been on the rise.

The new PTSD Centres aim to complement existing efforts within the military to provide comprehensive mental health support for frontline troops.