Operation Crocodile Smile: Military deploys troops in N’Delta

The Nigerian Army on Saturday deployed troops for the commencement of Operation Crocodile Smile in the six Niger Delta states.

More than 3, 000 soldiers would be involved in the three-week operation slated for October 7 to 28.

The General Officer Commanding 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, Major General Enobong Udoh disclosed this while addressing troops to signal commencement of the exercise.

Udoh, according to News Agency of Nigeria, said, “Operation Crocodile Smile is not a show of force but a confidence-building patrol that seeks to reassure the people of Rivers State and the Niger Delta that the army is ready to work.

“We are ready to work with other security agencies of government to ensure that there is peace and security.

UCJ, UNILORIN.