CROCODILE SMILE: As operation ends, Army says it arrested 399 suspects

The Nigerian Army Saturday announced that it arrested at least 399 suspects for various offences in Lagos and Ogun states during its Operation Crocodile Smile II exercise.

Bassey Adonkie, 35 artillery brigade commander, disclosed this while giving an appraisal of the exercise during the closing ceremony of the Crocodile Smile II at 192 Battalion, Ajilete, Ogun state.

Adonkie revealed that the operation was aimed at flushing out pipeline vandals, kidnappers and miscreants.

“The exercise led to the arrest of suspects including armed robbers, kidnappers and recovery of ammunition.

“So far, a total of 399 suspects were arrested for different offences across as the south-west region and handed over to various security agencies concerned.

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“In addition, 20 assorted arms were recovered, while illicit drugs were also recovered and handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)”, he said.

The commander, who said over 1,000 officers participated in the exercise, added that criminal activities had reduced following the crackdown.

Medical assistance was rendered to the Ajilete community in commemoration of the closing ceremony of the exercise, including free eye test, health talks and other medical services delivered to over 100 residents in the area.

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