Sector 2 of the Operation Lafiya
Dole in Yobe State on Thursday launched ‘Exercise Python Dance III’ known as
Egwu Eke 3, aimed at ensuring peaceful conduct of the 2019 general elections.
The exercise was in compliance
with the Army headquarters’ directives to reassure Nigerians of the Federal
Government’s commitment to the protection of lives and property by building
confidence in the minds of Nigerians by creating an enabling environment for
them to go about their legitimate activities before, during and after the
elections.
Brigadier General Mohammed Dala,
Commander Sector 2 Operation Lafiya Dole said the Nigerian Army, as part of its
constitutional role, has been acting to civil authority in combating numerous
security challenges in the country.
“This exercise will give the
troops the opportunity for capacity building through practical engagement of
personnel through out these operations,” he said.
According to him, the exercise
was also aimed at sharpening the skills of personnel in the conduct of military
operations other than war in flash points across the country in preparation for
the forthcoming general elections.
He added that the exercise was
planned to have operational edge based on real time intelligence, hence
exercise ‘EGWU EKE III’ was conceptualized to combat real time security threats
such as: stockpiling of arms by criminal groups, formation of militias and
violence that may be induced by political parties ahead of the elections.
“This operation will equally
checkmate other security threats across the country such as: terrorism,
militancy, kidnapping, banditry and other criminal activities of descendants
groups,” he also noted.
Dala disclosed that Exercise
‘EGWU EKE III’ will be conducted in collaboration with other security agencies
operating in the state, while expressing optimism that the exercise will foster
good civil-military relationship.
He assured that adequate measures
have been put in place by the command to ensure that all troops adhere to the
rules of engagement according to international best practices.
The commander however urged the
public to be security cautious to monitor and to report any strange occurrence
and unusual activities to appropriate security agencies, while warning
criminals and political thugs that would want to ferment trouble that the
python exercise will swallow them.
In his remarks, the Yobe state
Governor, represented at the launching by his Deputy, Abubakar Aliyu, commended
the Nigerian armed forces for restoring peace in the country and the state in
particular.
“I want to seize this opportunity
to pray that Allah continues to protect you and continues to give you success
in the task before you,” he prayed.
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