ARMY LAUNCHES NEW EXERCISES IN SOUTH EAST

The Nigerian Army has expressed its commitment to drastically improve on the security of lives and property in the South East and South South parts of the country. 

This mesage was delivered in the aftermath of the flag-off of three Nigerian Army Field Training Exercises on Monday 4 October 2021 at Emene in Enugu state, the 

Chief of Army Staff, (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has commenced an operational assessment of the conduct of units and formations in Ebonyi and Anambra States.

General Yahaya’s first port of call was 24 Support Engineer Regiment in Abakaliki, where he received operational brief from the Commanding Officer and afterwards charged the troops to be professional in their conduct during and after the exercise. He assured them of support to carry out their tasks effectively.

The COAS also paid a courtesy visit to Governor of Ebonyi State, Engineer Dave Umahi. The Governor commended the COAS for his effort in stemming pockets of violence in parts of the Southeast. The COAS on his part, expressed appreciation to the Governor and other southeast Governors for their efforts in ensuring that peace and security are restored across the southeast.

The COAS proceeded to Anambra State, where Sector 5 troops of 302 Artillery Regiment and 14 Field Engineer Regiment were inspected at Igbariam, East of Anambra State. The Commander, Colonel Abdulkarim Usman gave a highlight of the conduct of Exercise GOLDEN DAWN in his area of Responsibility.

He expressed satisfaction so far, on the conduct of the exercise and commended the synergy among the security agencies. He urged the troops to focus on the objectives of the Exercise in order to curb violence and other criminal activities across the South East in particular and the country in general. 

Gen Yahaya admonished the troops to respect the rights of members of their host communities and all citizens, adding, that the Nigerian Army has zero tolerance for indiscipline.

Credit: Eons Intelligence