The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army has declared it’s intention to conduct what it described as Exercise Still Water from October 12- December 23.
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According to Olaniyi Osoba,(Major)Acting Fire Tor of Information,the exercise is in line with the Nigerian Army (NA) Training Directive for the year 2022.
Said he,”troops of 81 Division NA, including affiliated formations and units located within Lagos and the Ogun States will be conducting Exercise Still Water from 12 October – 23 December 2022.
Full statement below:
The Exercise will be conducted jointly with Sister Services, Para-military, and other security agencies. The Exercise which will dovetail into a real-time operation is aimed at enhancing troops’ level of professionalism and preparedness in curbing security challenges prevalent within areas of responsibility such as kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism, ritual killings, and pipeline vandalism among others.
The Exercise will involve the assessment of the effective application of the Nigerian Army Code of Conduct, as well as strict adherence to Rules of Engagement ( ROE) in line with international best practices and Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activities, focused on the less privileged and schools. This would involve the movement of troops and military equipment within Lagos and Ogun States. Accordingly, the people of Lagos and Ogun States are advised not to panic during the period.
The Division also wishes to solicit the understanding and cooperation of law-abiding citizens during the period of the exercise and beyond.
The General Officer Commanding 81 Division NA Major General Obinna Ajunwa is expected to flag off the Exercise on Wednesday, 12 October 2022 at Four Terminal Ikorodu Road, Ojota Lagos by 10:30 AM. Furthermore as part of the Flag Off there would be free medical services to the benefit of the host communities.
OLANIYI OSOBA
Major
Acting Deputy Director
81 Division Army Public Relations Officer
