The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gov Alex Otti launched the exercise at the 14 Brigade Step-Up Headquarters, Isuochi, in Umunneochi Local Government Area of the state.
Otti, represented by Mr Macdonald Uba, his Special Assistant on Security, expressed confidence that the exercise would assist greatly in flushing out criminal elements within the nooks and crannies of the state.
He said it would also add more impetus to the military and other security agencies to further reduce crimes and criminality in the entire state during this Yuletide. The governor urged officers and men participating in the exercise to observe laid-down Rules of Engagement and Code of Conduct.
