Army Changes Operation Python Dance’s Code Name …Says It Is Now, Exercise Atilogwu Udo

The authorities of the Nigerian Army have said that its former annual training exercise  code named, “Exercise Egwu Eke”,  has now become “Exercise Atilogwu Udo”.
This was the content of a press statement by the Nigeria Army Operations  Media Coordinator,  Colonel Aminu Iliyasu and made available to Defence correspondents in Port Harcourt, recently.
The Tide gathered, that  the annual training exercise commenced in 2016 and had consistently recorded remarkable successes since its introduction.
Iliyasu in the statement, hinted that the exercise, which covers the South-East region of the country, was  designed to combat criminal activities like kidnappings, armed robbery, inter-cult and communal clashes among other sundry crimes.
“All other information related to the exercise as contained in the previous press statement and press conference issued by the Army Headquarters remain unchanged”, it added.
The Tide further learnt that the “Exercise Egwu Eke “, was launched in the Southeast in the heat of sucession agitations by the Indigenous people of Biafara (IPOB) in 2016 led by Nnamdi Kanu. The Federal Govenment has since prescribed the group.
The military formation, as it was also learnt, was able to defeat many criminal elements in the South-East, thereby, making it habitable for innocent members of the  public.
Meanwhile,  the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has reiterated the commitment  of the Nigerian Army in protecting lives and properties of the citizens.
Buratai  said it was particular about the ember months and  yuletide season due to the security challenges associated with it.
The Army chief also solicited for  the support and understanding of Nigerians towards providing a well secured environment for all and sundry.