From Ameachi Prosper (The New Diplomat Delta Correspondent)
The Commander 63 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. Ibrahim Jallo has said the army will continue to discharge its constitutional duties in a way that will engender confidence between it and the citizens.
Jallo who gave this assurance during the flag-off of Operation Crocodile Smile VI in Asaba, said that the exercise was an annual event that would dovetail into promoting sustainable peace and unity, pointing out that the exercise under the brigade was for the entire state.
Brig. Gen. Jallo disclosed that the Operation Crocodile Smile VI was very unique as it has provided a veritable platform to exhibit the cordial relationship between the Nigerian Army and other sister security agencies in the state which, he said, was quite commendable.
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He lauded the state government for its sustained support to the 63 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, assuring that officers and men of the brigade would continue to do their best in the discharge of their duties.
The state Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, who flagged off the exercise, implored officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces to be humane in the discharge of their official responsibilities.
The governor who was represented at the ceremony by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Chiedu Ebie, said that the advice became imperative because the society has become more conscious of their rights and how they want to be secured.
According to him, men of the Nigerian armed forces should not abuse the position they are given, adding that they should not use their position to abuse the rights of others in the society.
While applauding the Nigerian Army, especially the 63 Brigade, Asaba, for the event, he disclosed that the exercise, (Operation Crocodile Smile VI) was necessary as it showed the bond between the Nigerian Army and the society.
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He therefore commended the military authorities for being conscious of the need for peace and security in the state and for contributing to the ‘Stronger Delta Agenda’ of the state government.
“I assure the Nigerian Army of this administration’s constant support as you continue to engage in intensive security duties in the state. I commend the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai for his thoughtfulness and strategic foresight in conducting Exercise Crocodile Smile VI ahead of the yuletide.
“From antecedents, the security issues prevalent within the yuletide are not lost on any of us as criminal elements move to amass wealth through underhanded means during the period,” he said.
The governor who noted that Exercise Crocodile Smile VI was a welcome development that had promised to ensure that criminal elements had no safe haven within the festive period, urged citizens of the state to be security conscious and cooperate with security operatives at all levels to stop criminal elements in their tracks.
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