BREAKING: Nigerian Army To Begin Routine Exercises Across Six Geo Political Zones

In her spirited efforts to combat insecurity across the nation, the Nigerian Army (NA),on Wednesday disclosed plans to commence simultaneous routine training exercises in the six Geo-political zones of Nigeria.

The Army in a statement said the exercises will start concurrently from October 7th to December 24th 2019,

The exercises are Exercise AYEM AKPATUMA 11 in the North Central and parts of North Western States of Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi and Taraba as well as Kaduna and Niger States in 1 and 3 Divisions Area of Responsibilities (AOR) including Headquarters Command Army Records, Guards Brigade and 707 Special Forces Brigade.

Others are Exercise EGWU EKE 1V which will be carried out in the South Eastern part of Nigeria comprising Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo States in 82 Division AOR.

Exercise CROCODILE SMILE 1V will as usual take place in the South South and parts of South Western States of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Lagos, Ogun and Rivers States in 2, 6, 81 and 82 Division AOR.

The Nigerian Army in its official twitter handle @HQNigeriaArmy, also reassured the nation of her commitment and determination to secure the country, protect lives and properties of all Nigerians which in addition to training of her personnel is one of the basis for the exercises.

It said that an elaborate Civil Military Cooperation Line of activities in the areas of community outreaches such as free medical outreach, educational outreach, rehabilitation of identified dilapidated roads, hospitals,schools and old peoples homes in various selected communities in Nigeria will also hold in line with the exercises across the country.

Similarly , it noted that Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association will donate relief materials for the needy.

“Additionally, the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association, will as usual, visit and donate to motherless babies homes and other identified disadvantaged groups in selected communities across the nation.

“The NA, once again, use this opportunity to enjoin all Nigerians not to panic on seeing an increased presence of military personnel and other security agencies as well as movement of Military vehicles /hardwares”; it noted.