The Nigerian Army has launched
its 2017 training operations tagged Exercise Crocodile Smile II, in Lagos and
Ogun states, areas covered by troops of 81 Division.
The force disclosed that the
exercise commenced in Ogun and Lagos, on October 7, 2017 and will end on
October 28, 2017.
The exercise could, however,
progress to an operation when they start going after criminal elements in those
states.
Spokesman of the division,
Lieutenant Colonel Olaolu Daudu said in a statement, Monday, that the exercise
will also avail troops the opportunity to sharpen combat skills in the conduct
of land base as well as joint riverine operation.
The division spokesman reiterated
that the exercise may transform into real operations to deal with emerging
security challenges such as kidnappings, cultism, armed robbery, pipeline
vandalism, and insurgency, among others.
These, he said, were within the
division’s area of responsibility.
The army also warned that
Exercise Crocodile Smile II is not targeted at any individual or group.
“Law-abiding citizens are advised
to go about their normal businesses without fear. Dates and locations of the
various humanitarian activities, such as sanitation exercises and free medical
interventions will be announced in due course.
“The division also wishes to
allay the fears of the public, as they will witness increased movements of
troops and equipment during the period.
“They are please requested to
cooperate and support us, to ensure the success of the exercise, which is aimed
at making the Nigerian army responsive to its constitutional roles,” he said.
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