OCS 4: Army Nabs 35, Recovers 345 Catridges, 109 Guns

The Nigerian Army has disclosed that 35 suspected criminals have been arrested in Cross River State during Operation Crocodile Smile 4.
It added that 345 cartridges and 109 locally made guns were also seized.
Disclosing this during a Camp Fire Night held at Ikang in Bakassi Local Government Area to mark the end of Crocodile Smile 4 in the state, the special guest of honour, Commandant, Amphibious Training School Calabar, Brig-Gen Joshua Nimyiel, said the exercise was a huge success as it helped curtail threats to the state.
Nimyiel, who represented the Chief of Army Staff, Lt, Gen Tukur Buratai, commended the 13th Brígade for its professionalism, particularly the Super Camp concept as well as sister agencies for working in concert to make the exercise a success.
“It is my pleasure to be with you at this camp fire night which signifies the commencement of activities to round up Operation Crocodile Smile 4 in the 13 Brigade,” he stated.
“The exercise went well and it achieved positive results. 35 arrests were made with 11 by effected by 316 Special Armour. 345 cartridges, 2 AK-47 riffles, 109 locally made guns and one pump action all recovered.
“The Operation Crocodile Smile 4 was slightly different from other exercises with the introduction of the Super Camp concept which is designed for us to defend ourselves in force and attack in force,” he said.