Operation Python Dance is field training exercise – Army

The Nigerian Army on Saturday said the ongoing Operation Python
Dance was a field training exercise.

Deputy Director, Public Relations 82 Division, Nigerian Army,
Enugu, Col. Sagir Musa, disclosed this in a statement which was
made available to journalists in Enugu.

Sagir said the operation was not targeted at anybody.

The statement read, “The 82 Division, Nigerian Army, is
currently on a field training exercise code-named exercise EGWU EKE
II (Python Dance).

“The exercise which started on 15th September and will last till
14th October 2017 is meant to sharpen the skills of 82 Division
troops in the conduct of internal security operations.

“The exercise is also aimed at combating the security challenges
in the South-East and is well equipped to deal with the rising
cases of insecurity such as kidnappings, armed forces
farmers-herdsmen clashes, cultism, violent secessionist agitations,
insurgency among others.

“Please note, Exercise EGWU EKE II is not targeted at any
individual or group, as law abiding citizens are advised to go
about their normal businesses without fear.”

The Nigerian Army on Saturday said the ongoing Operation Python
Dance was a field training exercise.

Deputy Director, Public Relations 82 Division, Nigerian Army,
Enugu, Col. Sagir Musa, disclosed this in a statement which was
made available to journalists in Enugu.

Sagir said the operation was not targeted at anybody.

The statement read, “The 82 Division, Nigerian Army, is
currently on a field training exercise code-named exercise EGWU EKE
II (Python Dance).

“The exercise which started on 15th September and will last till
14th October 2017 is meant to sharpen the skills of 82 Division
troops in the conduct of internal security operations.

“The exercise is also aimed at combating the security challenges
in the South-East and is well equipped to deal with the rising
cases of insecurity such as kidnappings, armed forces
farmers-herdsmen clashes, cultism, violent secessionist agitations,
insurgency among others.

“Please note, Exercise EGWU EKE II is not targeted at any
individual or group, as law abiding citizens are advised to go
about their normal businesses without fear.”