The Nigerian Army has solicited for the understanding and cooperation of law-abiding citizens of Lagos and Ogun States as troops of 81 Division NA, including affiliated formations and units located within Lagos and Ogun States will be conducting Exercise Still Water from 14 October - 23 December 2022, advised them not to panic.
Acting Deputy Director, Major Olaniyi Osoba in a press statement on Monday announced that, this is in line with the Nigerian Army (NA) Training Directive for the year 2022, as the Exercise will be conducted jointly with Sister Services, Para-military and other security agencies
Osoba stated that 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.
He said 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.
The General Officer Commanding 81 Division NA 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. Furthermore as part of the Flag Off there would be free medical services to the benefit of the host communities.
