The Nigerian Army has declared its readiness to confront militancy, kidnapping, oil bunkering, and other criminal activities in Cross River State and its environs.
Dorcas Oluwatope Aluko, who’s the Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, made this revelation through a statement on Tuesday morning.
It revealed that the Headquarters of 13 Brigade is programmed to hold a ‘Field Training Exercise.’
Aluko said, “The Exercise is aimed at decisively tackling various criminal activities such as oil bunkering, militancy and kidnapping amongst others, in various parts of Cross River State.”
The statement further added that the military exercise would have something to do with troops of 13 Brigade Nigerian Army and officers from other sister security personnel in the state.
She claimed that it is important to add that the military exercise would also involve the participation of large numbers of troops, and sophisticated military armaments throughout its duration.
“In view of the foregoing, members of the general public are please requested to go about their lawful duties without any fears.
“The Commander 13 Brigade duly reassures the general public that the Brigade remains committed to achieving lasting peace and security in the state,” she said.
According to the statement, the military exercise which is codenamed ‘Still Water II’ and will be effective from 5 October to 23 December 2022.
