……as Army launches Operation Still Waters in Ifelodun
By Dare Akogun
The Kwara State Government has implored traditional rulers and stakeholders to cooperate with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies by giving them timely information they require to achieve their constitutional responsibilities of safeguarding the citizens.
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq made the plea in Oro Ago, Ifelodun local government area of the state at the flag-off ceremony of a military exercise code named Operation Still Waters III to flush out criminal elements in the area.
Represented by the Deputy Governor, Mr. Kayode Alabi, the Governor said the Nigerian Army, working in synergy with sister services and other security agencies, is desirous of meeting the expectations of Nigerians in tackling the security challenges in the area and beyond.
Gov AbdulRazaq said the military exercise is another effort to checkmate and wardoff criminal elements from gaining a toehold in the
State and Nigeria as a whole.
“It’s a thing of joy that the Nigerian Army and other security agencies are synergizing to stamp out different violent crimes such as terrorism, insurgency, banditry, and kidnapping amongst other violent crimes. We are succeeding, regardless of the mutation of these criminal elements in whatever form,” he said.
The Governor specially commended the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja for his visionary leadership style and strategic thinking in conceiving the idea of organizing this exercise.
He also applauded the General Officer Commanding 2 Division Nigerian Army Major General B. A Alabi for ensuring the conduct of the exercise.
In his remarks the Brigade commander of 22 Armoured Brigade Sobi Cantonment, Brigadier General Adebayo Babalola, said Exercise Still Water is to ensure peaceful, stable and secured environment for the celebration of the festive seasons and ensure economic activities continue to thrive without fear and panic.
General Babalola who warned criminals to stay away from Kwara State, seek for the support of the people of the state by providing information that will be essential to clear criminals out of the State.
