Troops
Army, Security
Troops
Army, Security Agencies Conduct Massive Joint
Show-of-Force in South-East
The 82 Division Nigerian Army (NA) and other relevant security
agencies have in line with the Chief of Army Staff’s Vision, which
is, – “To have a professionally responsive Nigerian Army in the
discharge of its constitutional roles”, simultaneously conducted a
massive Joint Show of Force (JSOF) in Abia, Anambra, Cross River,
Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo States.
The exercise was aimed at ensuring that security agencies in the
South East Zone, jointly work as a team, to decisively and
professionally deal with the complex security situations as they
unfold.
In his remarks to herald the commencement of the exercise, the
General Officer Commanding 82 Division Maj Gen Emmanuel Kabuk
stated that the JSOF is been conducted in the entire 82 Division
Area of Responsibility. According to him, – “In the face of
emerging security challenges and the impending general elections,
the need to warn criminals, saboteurs and other trouble makers in
our Area of Responsibility to stay clear becomes imperative”.
“Hence, it is necessary, we occasionally and jointly conduct this
exercise” he added.
He further made it clear that the JSOF is not targetted at any
individual or group, but is meant to send strong signal/warning
that anyone who disturbs public peace will be professionally and
decisively dealt with.
The GOC supervised the exercise in Enugu city and environs which
started at 10am on Monday the 12th of November,2018.
In 14 Brigade Area of Responsibility (Abia State), troops in
conjunction with other security agencies moved round for the JSOF
in Aba, Araria Market, Aloji Spare Parts Market, Umuahia, Ovim,
Uturu, Afara Ukwu, Arochukwu, Akanu – Bende, Amepkwu in Ohafia
general Area.
While troops of 13 Brigade conducted the joint exercise in
Calabar Municipality, 8th Mile, Tinapa axis and major streets of
the city and adjoining communities.
In 34 Brigade Owerri, troops and other agencies were on the JSOF
within Owerri metropolis and Okigwe general areas.
In 302 Artillery General Support Regiment Onitsha, troops in
conjunction with other security organizations were on the JSOF in
Awka, Nnewi and Onitsha axis.
Ezzangbo, Ezillo, Ishielu, Ohoazara, Nkalagu and Onicha
Communities of Ebonyi State have so far witnessed the massive
movement of troops of 24 Field Engineer Support Regiment and other
security agencies on the JSOF. The exercise was also effectively
conducted along Afikpo road and across major streets of Abakaliki
township.
Elements of the Nigerian Air Force, Nigerian Police Force and
Operatives of the Department of State Security Services took part
in the exercise. Others who actively participated in the JSOF were
personnel of Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nigerian Customs
Service and the Federal Road Safety Commission.
So far, the Division’s Area of Responsibility has been peaceful
and stable. Members of the public are enjoined to continue with
their routine activities without fear of molestation or harassment
of any kind.
SAGIR MUSA
Colonel
Deputy Director Public Relations