16 Brigade Tewt Comes To An End 

… As Brigade Commander Charges Troops to Remain Decisive Against Criminals

By Emmanuel Adeoye 

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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 between over the weekend.

In his remarks at the closing ceremony of the TEWT, Brigadier General Yakassai emphasized that the TEWT was organized to enrich the participants’ knowledge on internal security operations  in a contemporary security environment 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 averred that the TEWT aimed at promoting inter-agency cohesion and camaraderie in a joint setting. This, he added was crucial, considering the current dynamics of today’s contemporary security challenges.

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In attendance at the TEWT were the Brigade Commander, 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, outdoor practical sessions, presentation of certificates of participation, a special demonstration on crowd dispersal drill by the participants, and group photograph.

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