MAJOR GENERAL W P A D W NANAYAKKARA RSP VSV USP ndu ASSUMED OFFICE AS THE 24 COMMANDER OF THE SECURITY FORCE (WANNI)

A dignified formal ceremony was taken place to mark the assuming of the office of newly appointed Commander Security Force (Wanni) Major General W P A D W Nanayakkara RSP VSV USP ndu on 19 July 2023 as the 24 Security Forces Commander.

As the first segment of the ceremony, the newly appointed Commander of Security Force (Wanni) was accorded with a Guard Turnout at the entrance to the premises of the Headquarters Security Force (Wanni). Then the Guard of Honour was accorded by the troops of 7 Battalion Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment. Later, Commander paid the tribute to fallen War Heroes by laying a floral wreath to the monument at the Security Force (Wanni) premises.

Thereafter Commander, Major General W P A D W Nanayakkara RSP VSV USP ndu assumed the office and auspiciously took over the duties amidst religious observances. Subsequently a mango sapling was planted. Group photographs with field commanders and Staff Officers were taken to mark the event. Finally he addressed the troops and the programme was concluded by all rank tea at the “Mewadana Geya” the Other Ranks’ Mess.

General Officer Commanders of Infantry Divisions, Commander Forward Maintenance Area (N/C), Infantry Brigade Commanders, Senior Officers of Security Force Headqurters (Wanni), Commanding Officers, Officers and Other Rankers attended the ceremony to pay their respect to the newly appointed Commander Security Force (Wanni).