The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Thursday inaugurated the 63 Brigade Nigerian Army and flaged-off operation Egwu Eke (Python Dance), in Asaba, Delta.
Buratai, represented by Maj.Gen. Jamil Sarham,
General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division, said the brigade would
ensure peace, security and promote commerce in Asaba and its environs.
“It is my great pleasure to inaugurate the
63 Brigade with its headquarters in Asaba, this is a demonstration of
President Muhammadu Buhari’s desire to ensure security of lives and
property across the country,” he said.
He said that the essence was to checkmate the myriad of security challenges in the country.
He said that the establishment of military
formations required huge financial commitment, adding that while the
various governments made provisions, other stakeholders would be
required to support the project to ensure adequate security.
“I therefore call on the government and
the good people of Delta to support the operations of the 63 brigade and
the formations in Koko and Oleh.
“I am also in Delta to flag off the operation Egwu Eke 3 (Python Dance), at Km 11, Okpanam Road, Asaba,” he said.
Buratai assured all law abiding people of the
state that the Army would ensure adequate security and safety even as
the nation approaches the 2019 general elections.
He said that the Army would work in cooperation with other security agencies to ensure peace in the state.
The army chief said that at the end of the
python dance exercise, ” the python must have swallowed all the
hoodlums, bandits, kidnappers and militants among others in the country.
“The
python will also address the issues of fake news by unpatriotic
elements; it is necessary that we draw the attention of all well meaning
Nigerians that they must have at the back of their minds the importance
of national security.
“Giving out official information or spreading fake news is inimical to national security.”
In his remarks, the State Governor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa appreciated the Army for bringing the brigade to Asaba.
“We have just witnessed the inauguration
of the 63 Brigade, Asaba and we give God all the glory and I want to
appreciate the Chief of Army Staff for enabling this and thank the
President for bringing it to Asaba.
“I am aware that the military, working with all other security agencies in the state, have done quite a lot to ensure peace.
“I also know that a lot have been done to
secure our oil facilities in the state and in all, I appreciate our
traditional rulers, the youths and various groups that have ensured that
we have adequate information to ensure peace in our state.
“There is no doubt that with the 63
brigade being given birth to today, we will now have many more men to
provide security in the state.
“We are a peaceful state, but criminals still abound just like they are in every part of nation.
“I believe that with combined efforts, all our security agencies will continue to maintain a peaceful disposition,” Okowa said.
The governor assured that the state government
would support and ensure the full take off of the brigade within the
limits of its finances.
Earlier, the Ag. Brigade Commander, M.H.B. Manu in a welcome address, said that the command was committed to providing adequate security in Asaba.
He thanked the state government for providing
the temporary headquarters for the 63 brigade and requested for more
support to secure permanent site for the brigade and the battalions in
Koko and Oleh.
He called on the people of the state to
support the brigade and all its formations in the state, and reiterated
that its establishment by the federal government was to guarantee the
protection of lives and property.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Chike Edozien, represented by Chief Patrick Ndili, also lauded the establishment of the brigade.
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