The 2 Brigade Nigerian Army, Uyo in Akwa Ibom has begun a joint show of force parade ahead of the upcoming governorship polls.
Speaking to reporters in Uyo on Saturday during the exercise, Bashir Jajira, Assistant Director, Army Public Relations Officer, said the exercise was in conjunction with other sister security agencies in the state.
He said the troops would move along flash point such as Ukanafun, Etim Ekpo, Oruk Anam, Ikot Ekpene, Ikot Abasi, Oron, Eastern Obolo, Ibiono Ibom/Itu and Uyo.
He explained that the exercise was aimed at instilling confidence in the electorate to come out en masse and vote for candidates of their choice during the Governorship and House of Assembly elections on March 9.
“The Joint Show of Force Parade is aimed at sending a positive message to the good people of Akwa Ibom State.
“That 2 Brigade Nigerian Army in conjunction with sister security agencies in the state has put an adequate arrangement to provide a secure and conducive environment for the electorate to exercise their franchise without fear of intimidation,” he said.
According to him, the parade is to send a signal to political thugs and suspected political offenders that 2 Brigade Nigerian Army is ready to deal decisively with any form of political thuggery in the state before, during and after the general elections in accordance with the law.
The parade comprises troops from the 2 Brigade Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force and Nigeria Security and Nigeria Civil Defence and Security Corps.
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