The 16 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have begun `Operation Crocodile Smile III’ exercise across some states of the Niger Delta, to eradicate the wave of pipeline vandalism in the region.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division, Port-Harcourt, Maj.-Gen. Jamil Sarham, disclosed that officers and soldiers will, as usual, demonstrate professionalism in the ongoing operation across — Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers.
He further assured the general public that the navy and army would be peaceful throughout the operation.
Also speaking, Brig.-Gen. Kevin Aligbe, the Commander, 16 Brigade, Nigerian Army in Yenagoa, said the operation was being conducted under the directive of the Army Chief of Staff.
According to him, “In line with the Army Headquarters Training Directive for Year 2018, we have commenced preparations that started on Oct. 22, with multi-agency show of force within Yenagoa metropolis and beyond.
“Today, we have gathered here at the second army headquarters Nembe for the flag-off of our engagement to dominate the water.
“In doing so, we are very much aware of the expectations of the GOC, Chief of Army Staff and the general public of our conduct during period of operation.”
He said that at the end of the exercise, they would want to achieve success in order to undertake future tasks and challenges as the yuletide season approaches.
In his remarks, the Bayelsa governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Kemela Okara, urged the public to support and collaborate with the army to achieve the aim of the operation.
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