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naptu2:
Southern Governors Forum meeting, October 2000.
http://allafrica.com/stories/200101150174.html


Southern Governors Forum meeting, Enugu, January 2001.
http://allafrica.com/stories/200101150174.html

Southern Governors Forum meeting, Benin, March 2001.
http://allafrica.com/stories/200103190380.html

7th Southern Governors Forum meeting, Akure, July 2002.
http://allafrica.com/stories/200207120292.html

Udenwa makes case for southern governors forum. March 2005.
http://allafrica.com/stories/200503020368.html

thornapple:
Have they finished with the security challenges in the Northeast before warming up in prayer for more in the South. Hypocrites.
Why didn't Buratai flag off the Python dance or did he?.
Fear-fear.

Operation Python Dance II
Buratai launches free medical outreach in Ebonyi
He reassured the public that the operation is to combat internal security threats.

Published: 19.09.2017

Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Tukur Buratai launched a free medical outreach programme in Ebonyi state on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 as part of the military's ongoing Operation Python Dance II.

Buratai launched the programme while visiting the state on Tuesday where he was received by Deputy Governor, Kelechi Igwu on behalf of Governor Dave Umahi who declared support for the operation.

https://static.pulse.ng/img/incoming/origs7338727/4296369540-w644-h960/Chief-of-Army-Staff-Lieutenant-General-Tukur-Buratai-in-Ebonyi-state-to-launch-a-free-medical-outreach-as-part-of-the-ongoing-Operation-Python-Dance-II.jpg
Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Tukur Buratai in Ebonyi state to launch a free medical outreach as part of the ongoing Operation Python Dance II
(Twitter/@HQNigerianArmy)


While defending the operation, also known as Egwu Eke, the army chief made clear that the exercise is aimed towards dealing with internal security threats, and not the persecution of anyone that abides by the laws of the land.

https://static.pulse.ng/img/incoming/origs7338739/6366366177-w644-h960/Free-medical-outreach-in-Ebonyi-state-as-part-of-the-ongoing-Operation-Python-Dance-II.jpg
Free medical outreach in Ebonyi state as part of the ongoing Operation Python Dance II


Reacting to the well-publicised controversy revolving around the operation, Buratai said the operation was carefully planned in the interest of the development of the South East.

He said, "We assure you that our troops will abide by rules of engagement and code of conduct."

The military exercise is aimed at combating kidnapping, pipeline vandalism and other violent crimes in the southeast region.

Ramon92:
I think there's more to these military operations going on in the South here. Fulani herdsmen have been raiding villages and killing people but there was no military operation to clamp them down.

Now it's military operations where there's relative peace and quiet and nobody, especially our leaders here asking questions.

What if it's a rehearsal and to know the ins and outs of our areas for 2019 to keep us in check in case the elections don't favour them or go according to plan?

naptu2:
[quote author=naptu2 post=59895405]1) Paraphrasing Lieutenant General Victor Malu (in the early 2000s).

There are too many soldiers performing the duties of the police. Most of these internal security operations should be conducted by the police. Soldiers are not trained to carry out police work. If you shoot at a policeman, he is trained to injure you by shooting at your legs or your arms, but if you shoot at me (as a soldier) I will take off your head.

Troops of Operation Safe Haven in Jos Kill 5 Suspected Herdsmen Responsible for Attack on Ancha Community

by News Editor on Sep 11, 2017

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The Nigerian Army on Monday said troops of Operation Safe Haven stationed in Plateau State have killed five of the suspected perpetrators of the recent killings in Plateau State in which 19 people were reportedly killed.

The killings were suspected to have been carried out by herdsmen over the death of a Fulani boy.

The Special Task which is responsible for maintaining peace in crisis ridding Jos communities, said it shot and killed five persons suspected to be assailants who attacked and killed 19 persons in Ancha, a village in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Captain Adamu Umar, spokesman for the Task Force, said, “Apart from the five persons that were killed by our men, some were injured.”

“One of the members of Task Force died in the encounter while another was injured”

He added that the injured soldier was responding to treatment.

Umar maintained that soldiers are still in Ancha village to restore peace and order, saying the soldiers have since commenced day and night patrol and are combing the area in search of the remaining assailants.

President Muhammadu Buhari has since condemned the attack, and urged security agencies to apprehend the perpetrators.

AceRoyal:
Quick question : why does the military name operations in the north in Hausa(e.g Lafia Dole), but refuse to do so in the southern parts of the country. Naming their operations in the indigenous languages of the various parts or major tribes of the area?



Well.... this exercise in the SW is just a clumsy way to justify the senseless operations in the SE.
The military has made the police, mobile police and civil defense jobless.
The military ought to be focused on mainly external aggression.
This whole exercise is senseless and counter productive to the unity, progress and sustainable development of our nation.

Nigerian Army launches Exercise Crocodile Smile II in Lagos, Ogun

Published On October 10, 2017

By Ameh Comrade Godwin

The Nigerian Army has launched its 2017 training operations tagged Exercise Crocodile Smile II, in Lagos and Ogun states, areas covered by troops of 81 Division.

The force disclosed that the exercise commenced in Ogun and Lagos, on October 7, 2017 and will end on October 28, 2017.

The exercise could, however, progress to an operation when they start going after criminal elements in those states.

Spokesman of the division, Lieutenant Colonel Olaolu Daudu said in a statement, Monday, that the exercise will also avail troops the opportunity to sharpen combat skills in the conduct of land base as well as joint riverine operation.

The division spokesman reiterated that the exercise may transform into real operations to deal with emerging security challenges such as kidnappings, cultism, armed robbery, pipeline vandalism, and insurgency, among others.

These, he said, were within the division’s area of responsibility.

The army also warned that Exercise Crocodile Smile II is not targeted at any individual or group.

“Law-abiding citizens are advised to go about their normal businesses without fear. Dates and locations of the various humanitarian activities, such as sanitation exercises and free medical interventions will be announced in due course.

“The division also wishes to allay the fears of the public, as they will witness increased movements of troops and equipment during the period.

“They are please requested to cooperate and support us, to ensure the success of the exercise, which is aimed at making the Nigerian army responsive to its constitutional roles,” he said.

Happen now! Army flags off Exercise Crocodile Smile

— 13th October 2017


The Nigerian Army has assembled it’s men in Lagos for the flag off of Exercise Crocodile Smile II.
Over 1000 military personnel, including the Special Boat Services of the Nigerian Navy are presently in Tarkwa Bay area of Lagos for the flag off.
Already, artillery gun shots have been ringing out from the area with the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Turkur Buratai expected to flag off the ceremony which test the efficiency of the force in the conduct of Internal Security Operations.
Details soon…..

Army gives update on Southeast operation, speaks on Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB

 Wale Odunsi

3 weeks ago

Nigerian Army on Friday gave a detailed update on its Operation Python Dance in the Southeast, war against criminals and onslaught against the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and its leader Nnamdi Kanu.

This is contained in a statement on Friday by Colonel Sagir Musa, Deputy Director Public Relations 82 Division.

The Army revealed that troops made arrests and recovered numerous dangerous weapons.

The statement also assured that the operation is not a clampdown on Igbos but a routine one aimed at safeguarding the region.

It reads in full: “Following the commencement of Exercise EGWU EKE II on Friday 15th September 2017 in 82 Division Area of Responsibility, simultaneous activities have started in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo and Cross River States without hitch. The essence of the exercise is to enhance troops’ preparedness and proficiency in dealing with emerging security challenges peculiar to the South-Eastern Region, such as kidnappings, armed robbery, communal crisis, farmers- herdsmen clashes, cultism, violent agitations and insurgency, amongst others.

One interesting aspect of the exercise is that, it is multi agency in nature and execution, thus enhancing synergy of efforts among the Services, Security and response agencies. Relevant para-military organizations such as the Nigerian Police Force, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corp, Department of State Security Service, Federal Road Safety Commission, National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency and Nigerian Immigration Service are all synergizing and collaborating in the exercise to ensure attainment of these objectives.

Similarly, there are elaborate humanitarian activities associated with it, hence, the 82 Division Nigerian Army embarked on free medical services. The first was on Tuesday 18 th September 2017 at the Adult Education Mass Literacy Centre, Nkwuagu Primary School Amaagu, Abakaliki Local Government Area (LGA ) of Ebonyi State.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General TY Buratai, accompanied by the Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State, Dr. Eric Kelechi Igwe, the General Officer Commanding 82 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Adamu Baba Abubakar and the Chief of Training and Operations Army Headquarters, Major General David Ahmadu and other senior Army Officers, were personally present at the commencement of the free medical outreach.

The turnout was impressive, as over 2,000 people benefited in the areas of dental, optometry, laboratory services and blood pressure measurements. Others were dispensing of eye glasses, de-worming tablets, assorted drugs, mosquito nets and sanitizer to various categories of people.

In the same vein, similar medical outreach will be conducted at Nnarambia community Central Primary School, Ahiara Mbaise in Ahiazu Mbaise LGA of Imo State on 23rd September 2017 as part of the activities of Exercise EGWU EKE II. The Division has also scheduled similar free medical outreaches in other states covering its area of responsibility during the exercise.

Furthermore, in addition to visiting the Operational Headquarters of Sector 5 of Exercise EGWU EKE II, at 24 Support Engineering Regiment, Abakaliki, the Chief of Army Staff also visited the Step-Up Headquarters of 82 Division at the Nigerian Army Language Institute, Ovim, in Isiuokwuato LGA of Abia State.

So far, the troops have been carrying out routine activities associated with the exercise seamlessly along with other supporting Services and agencies. Some suspected criminals were arrested, farmers-herdsmen as well as communal clashes have been averted. Similarly, kidnappers, cultists, armed robbers and other criminal elements have been denied freedom of action through patrols, raids and manning of checkpoints as follows:

PATROLS

Following credible intelligence report and some distress calls from Ukpata community in Uzo-Wani LGA of Enugu State of a planned attack on the community by Fulani herdsmen on the 19th September 2017, a patrol team of Sector 3 was deployed in the area from 17th September 2017 to date. Through that we were able to prevent serious clash between the Fulani herdsmen and the community.

Similarly, at about 4.30pm on 17th September 2017, troops of Sector 2 on patrol at Ohaji-Egbema general area, along Obokofia-Agwa, Rombe-Oguta road junction in Imo State, intercepted 2 persons in a vehicle conveying about 15kg of a substance suspected to be Indian hemp. The suspects and the substance have been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.

Also troops of Sector 2, Sub Sector 1, at about 12.00am 19th September 2017, while on patrol along Onitsha-Owerri road arrested 3 suspected hoodlums; Chisom Francis, Chukwu Enema and Uchenna Ogataku that barricaded the highway, extorting money and other valuables from hapless motorists resulting in serious traffic jam. The suspects have been handed over to Ogbaku Police Station.

RAIDS

Following a tip off, a criminal hideout was raided at about 12.15am in Obinze community general area on 17th September 2017. Consequently, 17 suspected criminals were apprehended by troops of Sector 4. Items recovered include 3 x locally made pistols, 5 Dane guns and 15 rounds of various calibers of ammunition. Other items recovered were local charms and 7 wraps of substance suspected to be Indian hemp.

Furthermore, at about 1.30am on 17th September 2017, troops of Sector 4 in conjunction with the Nigeria Police raided a criminal den at Ukukwa North Local Government Area of Anambra State, where they arrested 7 suspected criminals. Items recovered are; 4 x locally made pistols, 420 live cartridges, about 50kg of Cannabis and some Charms. The suspects and the items were handed over to the Nigeria Police.

Similarly, based on intelligence, troops of Sector 2, at about 12.00am hours on 18th September 2017, conducted 2 raid operations on suspected cultists’ shrines at Awara and Assa communities of Ohaji-Egbema LGA of Imo State. The raids resulted in the arrest of 10 suspected cult members. They were however, transferred to the Nigeria Police after preliminary investigation.

In addition, at about 2.30am on 19th September 2017, troops of Sector 1, raided a notorious kidnappers’ den at Ohanze community in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State. The operation led to the release of a kidnap victim, Mr. Monday Benson and the arrest of 3 suspected kidnappers; Arinze Ugiri aged 39 years, from Amouvuro community, Okezie Nwobolo, aged 30 years, from Amouvuro Nteuzor community and Michael Sunday 24 years old, from Okeyan Nteuzor village of Abia State. Suspects have also been handed over to the Nigeria Police after initial questioning.

CHECKMATING VIOLENT ACTIVITIES OF THE BANNED INDIGENIOUS PEOPLE OF BIAFRA

Despite the initial opposition to Exercise EGWU EKE II by the outlawed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra members and their sympathizers and unpatriotic elements, the general area of the South East especially Aba in Abia State is now fully stabilized. The usual violent activities of the outlawed Biafra “National Guards” (manning check points and extorting money from traders and motorists) have now been checkmated. Similarly, the outlawed Biafra terrorists group presence is no longer visible and people go about their normal businesses without fear, let or hindrance.

The 82 Division Nigerian Army wishes to reassure the public that it is poised to maintaining the peace and security in the entire South-Eastern Region. Members of the public are please requested to cooperate with security agencies by remaining law abiding and passing credible information to the nearest security check point or call 193 and the various Sector Commanders’ telephone numbers that were earlier made public.”

Boko Haram: 7 Div Nigerian Army offers free medical assistance to IDPs in Borno

 Ali Adoyi

2 years ago

The General Officer Commanding 7 Division – Nigerian Army, Major General Lamidi Adeosun has said that, the move by the military to offer free medical assistance to Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, was borne out of the desire to show the people that the soldiers were not only in Borno state or the northeast to battle but also to offer other services to the people.

General Adeosun who was speaking on Thursday in Konduga local government area of Borno state which was recently liberated by the military said, the Army chose to camp a medical team in Konduga in order to encourage the people, particularly for those who are returning to their home to have access to medical.

He said, the Nigerian Air force had concluded a similar outreach in Maiduguri where thousands of Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, received medical attention.

“Our choice of Konduga is deliberate in the sense that we want people who hitherto do not have medical care due to the insurgency to have care close to them. Maiduguri also has been chocked up, therefore, the need to take our medical team to places we have liberated in order to help the community recover quickly,” he said.

Also speaking during the visit, the Commander 7 Division, Hospital, Brigadier General Ikechukwu Okeke told newsmen that, so far, they have attended to 750 Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, in Konduga camp and hope to do more as they round up the exercise for Konduga on Friday.

According to him, the IDPs who are drawn from about 13 villages around Konduga and Sambisa areas are mainly suffering from Malaria, Malnutrition, teeth decay, skin diseases, hypertension and other trauma.

“This is not the only place we are hoping to reach out to the people as we are considering extending health support to all areas we have liberated. We have been doing this in Maiduguri and anywhere the military finds itself, one of the services we render to communities around us is majorly in the area of providing health support in order to build civil/military relationship with communities.

“It is very unfortunate that these people had to suffer due to the problem of insurgency, but we are doing everything possible to put smile on their faces once again. We are hoping that what we are doing is just to set the pace for state and local governments to key in and subsequently take over as peace gradually returns to these areas.” General Ikechukwu said.


Speaking to some of the IDPs, Hauwa Sani from Usmanti village told DAILY POST that she arrived at the camp today, Wednesday with her husband and were waiting to be screened in order to have medical care for their children who are suffering from malnutrition.

500 residents benefit from Nigeria Army free medical services

The 2 Division of Nigerian Army said it has treated over  500 residents of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital of different illness in the past three weeks in a medical outreach. 

‎The aspects covered by the outreach include consultation with doctors, dental services, HIV screening, eye screening, laboratory test for blood and urine, malaria test, nursing services,  blood pressure screening, pharmaceutical services, distribution of male and female condoms

The medical outreach, which was held at a remote community in Ibadan, Olunlosin, in Akinyele South Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Oyo State, was a part of the activities that marked 2017 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL). The exercise began in the division last week Friday with a Jumat service.

‎The beneficiary of the medical outreach were drawn from Olunlosin and its surrounding villages such as Alade, Oyo, Olalere, Olokuta and many others. Daily Trust observed that majority of the beneficiaries were elderly men and women.

Apart from free screening, test and treatment,  the scheme  also distributed free drugs and eyeglasses as appropriate to some of the beneficiaries  that were in need of the items.

 The Chief of Staff in the division, Brigadier General Felix Omoigui, led the benefactors on behalf of the General Officer Commanding, 2 Division, Major General Chukwunedum Abraham. The Garrison Commander for the division, Brigadier General Usman Yusuf, was also in attendance, among others.

naptu2:
Some people are acting as if military medical missions and hearts and mind programmes are strange, but in reality they are quite common. A US Navy hospital ship carried out a similar free medical mission in Lagos and some other states in Nigeria a few years ago.



The Indian Navy also carried out a free medical mission in Lagos
https://www.google.com.ng/amp/sunnewsonline.com/indian-navy-vessel-visits-nigeria-offers-free-medical-care/amp/

A Chinese hospital ship carried out a free medical mission in Freetown.
http://allafrica.com/stories/201709260191.html



US Navy sailors execute a hearts and mind project at Lagos Island Maternity Hospital and Lions Village Orphanage.
http://www.africom.mil/media-room/article/7195/uss-samuel-b-roberts-departs-lagos-nigeria

And the Nigerian military have carried out medical missions across the country.

Maiduguri in 2015
https://www.google.com.ng/amp/dailypost.ng/2015/08/14/boko-haram-7-div-nigerian-army-offers-free-medical-assistance-to-idps-in-borno/amp/


Ebonyi in September
https://www.nairaland.com/4065566/army-free-medical-outreach-ebonyi


South-East last year.
https://www.nairaland.com/3491664/army-launches-exercise-python-dance

Bauchi in April
http://sunnewsonline.com/nigerian-army-gives-free-medical-outreach-to-bauchi-community-ravaged-by-kidnappers/

Lagos in April
https://www.google.com.ng/amp/punchng.com/navy-gives-free-medical-service-to-lagos-residents/amp/

Borno in 2017
https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2017/09/14/airforce-commences-another-round-medical-outreach-borno/

Kaduna in 2017
https://www.google.com.ng/amp/sundiatapost.com/2017/04/22/nigeria-army-organises-medical-outreach-in-southern-kaduna/amp/

Rivers State
https://www.medicalworldnigeria.com/2017/07/nigerian-army-offers-free-treatment-to-1-000-persons#.Wd7ZkHTTXqA

Ibadan in 2017
https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/city-news/500-residents-benefit-from-nigeria-army-free-medical-services/204922.html