Commandant, 63 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Delta State, Brigadier General Sanusi Aliyu, has assured that his troops will nip in the bud criminal activities and ensure a safe environment for Deltans to celebrate the festive season. He made this known on Tuesday at the flag off ceremony of Exercise Still Water (III) in Asaba, Delta State.
Aliyu noted that although the ember months are usually characterized by increased criminal activities, the military has evolved strategies to checkmate criminal activities within the remaining period of the year.
Exercise Still Water (III) according to him, is a collaboration between the Nigerian Army, the Nigerian Police, Department of State Security Service (DSS) and several para military agencies to mentally prepare troops for combat.
He said the initiative is in line with the command philosophy of the Chief of Army Staff which is to transform the Nigerian Army into a well trained, well equipped and highly motivated force towards achieving its constitutional mandate.
Aliyu said Exercise StillWater (III) has been carefully packaged to cover all areas of security concerns in Delta state including the growing cases of cultism, kidnapping, armed robbery and ritual killings.
He said the joint military exercise is to assist the security in Nigeria find a common ground to eliminate these social vices.
His words, ”The exercise will further assist to create a conducive environment where Deltans and indeed all residents will feel comfortable to move around without fear of being harassed.”
According to him, the training efforts geared towards training subordinate commanders of all participating agencies to identify threats, effectively analyze threats, and communicate to higher command or take on the spot decisions.
Delta Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, who was represented by his Deputy, Mr Monday Onyeme, said the security initiative will provide a platform for renewed an vigorous joint effort to meet all emerging threats in Delta state.
Oborevwori praised troops of 63 Brigade and all participating agencies for their ongoing efforts to checkmate security threats, adding that his administration has made concerted efforts to support security agencies.
According to him, the collaborative efforts between the Nigerian Army and other security agencies in tackling prevalent security threats has improved.
He added that more needs to be done to deal with security threats bedeviling the state.
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