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The Central Naval Command (CNC) has begun a riverine and sea exercise tagged “Ex Toru-Gbown”.
The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) CNC, Rear Adm. Saidu Garba, flagged-off the exercise on Wednesday at the Nigerian Ports Authority Jetty in Warri, Delta.
Garba said that the three-day exercise would take place in Bayesla and Delta.
Ex Toru-Gbown means water protection in Ijaw Language.
The FOC noted that the command had the responsibility of providing adequate security in the area, and gave the assurance that it would continue to discharge its duties diligently.
“So far, our operations have recorded huge success in reducing crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism and other maritime crimes.
“Ex Toru-Gbown is a riverine exercise scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2018.
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“Last year, the command, in a similar fashion, hosted ‘operation Octopus Grip’.
“Our presence here today is…
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