Army begins security operation in Bayelsa

The Nigerian Army has commenced a security operation code-named Exercise Still Waters III to tackle pipeline vandalism, cultism, illegal oil refining, kidnapping and other crimes in Bayelsa State.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the exercise was inaugurated on Tuesday in Otuokpoti, Ogbia Local Government Area of the state.

In his speech, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa hailed the military for the exercise, saying security was imperative to ensuring good governance.