The Nigerian military has launched ‘Exercise Golden Dawn’, to provide security in Anambra state following the growing insecurity situation in the state which had claimed scores of lives and property in the state.
The operation was inaugurated at Igbariam, Anambra East Local Government Area of the state by 302 Artillery Regiment (General Support).
Speaking on Monday during the flag off, Commander, 302 Artillery Regiment, Col. Abdulkarim Usman said the exercise, slated for October 4 to December 23, 2021, would serve as an avenue to combat insecurity and foster inter-agency cooperation.
He said it was necessary for the Nigerian Army to assist the civil authority in conjunction with other security agencies to curb the security threats in the State, soliciting for the cooperation of the people of the area for the success of the exercise.
According to reports, the operation is also meant to curb threats ranging from secessionist agitations by the Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN). Others are banditry, kidnapping, cultist activities, land disputes clashes, communal clashes, chieftaincy issues clashes, assassinations and youths restiveness.
While commending the troops and other security agencies for their tremendous efforts in keeping the State safe and secure, Usman stressed that more needed to be done to combat the heightened security threats in the state.
The Caretaker President General of Igbariam Community, Chief Anthony Obueh described the military presence in the area as a confidence booster towards securing peace and security in the community and the state at large and assured the military of maximum cooperation to ensure the exercise was hitch-free.
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