The Nigerian Army says the troops of 81 Division, including affiliated formations and units within Lagos and Ogun States will be conducting Exercise Still Water from 12th October – 23rd December 2022.
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 Acting Deputy Director 81 Division, Army Public Relations Major Olaniyi Osoba in a statement said the exercise is in line with the Nigerian Army (NA) Training Directive for the year 2022 and will be conducted jointly with Sister Services, Para-military and other security agencies.
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 solicited the understanding and cooperation of law-abiding citizens during the period of the exercise and beyond while the General Officer Commanding 81 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Obinna Ajunwa is expected to flag off the Exercise on Wednesday, 12 October 2022 at Foru Terminal Ikorodu Road, Ojota Lagos by 10:30 AM.
As part of the Flag Off there would be free medical services to the benefit of the host communities the statement further said.
