The Nigerian Army has flagged off a army train in elements of Ifelodun native authorities of Kwara State, North Central Nigeria to flush out legal parts and strengthen the safety of lives and properties within the space.
Conducted by troops from the 22 Brigade, the operation is codenamed Operation Still Water III and is held in Oro Ago and adjoining areas.
For its success, the Kwara State Government has implored conventional rulers and stakeholders to cooperate with the Nigerian Army and different safety businesses by giving them the well timed data they require to realize their constitutional duties of safeguarding the residents.
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq made the plea in Oro Ago on the flag-off ceremony of Exercise Still Waters IIl.
Represented by the Deputy Governor, Mr. Kayode Alabi, the Governor stated “The Nigerian Army, working in synergy with sister services and other security agencies, is desirous of meeting the expectations of Nigerians in tackling the security challenges in the area and beyond.”
Their success, he stated, “depends on the support given to them by different communities.”
Governor AbdulRazaq stated the army train is one other effort to checkmate and chase away legal parts from gaining a toehold within the State and Nigeria as an entire.
“It’s a thing of joy that the Nigerian Army and other security agencies are synergizing to stamp out different violent crimes such as terrorism, insurgency, banditry, and kidnapping amongst other violent crimes. We are succeeding, regardless of the mutation of these criminal elements in whatever form,” he stated.
The Governor specifically counseled the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja for his visionary management fashion and strategic considering in conceiving the thought of organizing this train.
He applauded the General Officer Commanding 2 Division Nigerian Army, Major General B. Alabi for guaranteeing the conduct of this train.
He additionally appreciated the Commander 22 Brigade Ilorin, Brigadier General Adebayo Babalola, for his assist in sustaining peace and stability in Kwara State.
The Brigade Commander of twenty-two Armoured Brigade Sobi, Brigadier General Adebayo Babalola, stated: “the Exercise Still Water is to ensure a peaceful, stable, and secure environment for the celebration of the festive seasons and ensure economic activities continue to thrive without fear and panic.”
He warned criminals to avoid Kwara State and sought the assist of the individuals of the state by offering data that may be important to clear criminals out of the State.
