The Commander 16 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 2 Joint Task Force (South-South) Operation Delta Safe, Brigadier General Sadisu Yakasai, has charged troops and operatives of other security agencies to remain decisive and ruthless against criminal elements in Bayelsa State.
The Brigade Commander gave the charge during the closing ceremony of an Internal Security (IS) ‘Tactical Exercise Without Troops (TEWT)’ organized by 16 Brigade.
The week-long Exercise which brought together participants from affiliated units of the Brigade, sister services of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies took place during the weekend.
In his remarks at the closing ceremony of the TEWT, Brigadier General Yakasai emphasized that the TEWT was organized to enrich the participants’ knowledge on internal security operations in a contemporary security environment.
He said it is in line with command philosophy of the Chief of Army Staff, Major General TA Lagbaja, which is “To transform the Nigerian Army into a well-trained, equipped and highly motivated force towards achieving our constitutional responsibilities within a joint environment”.
He posited that the TEWT aimed at promoting inter-agency cohesion and camaraderie in a joint setting noting, “This was crucial, considering the current dynamics of today’s contemporary security challenges”.
In attendance at the TEWT were the Chief of Staff 16 Brigade, Commanding Officers, staff officers, representatives of sister services and security agencies within Bayelsa State.
Highlights of the event were indoor presentations on various aspects of Internal Security by selected resource persons and , outdoor practical sessions.
Others were presentation of certificates of participation, a special demonstration on crowd dispersal drill by the participants, and group photograph.
