War Against Militants: Troops End Operation Crocodile Smile Training, Set To Storm Creeks

The Commander, “Operation Crocodile Smile’’ of the Nigerian Army, Brig-Gen. Benbella Raji, has reassured Niger Delta residents of their safety.
Raji gave the assurance during a training to enhance the operations of the military.

The Commander, who is from the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army in Edo, also said that the training would help to improve the security situation in the Niger Delta.

“This exercise was launched by the Chief of Army Staff a few days ago.
“Today, we move round the streets to give assurance to the good citizens of Delta, especially in Warri, that the army is here for their security.

“We urge people in Niger Delta communities not to entertain any fear, we guarantee their safety,’’ he said.

“Operation Crocodile Smile’’, which ended on Monday, was, however, peaceful and successful.
It will be recalled that the Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Tukur Buratai, had on Aug. 27 declared the military training, codenamed “Operation Crocodile Smile’’ open in Sapele.

Buratai said the exercise was not meant to harm anyone but to drill the officers and to also fortify security in the volatile Niger Delta region. (NAN)