The Navy command in the Western part of Nigeria on Thursday launched \u201cOperation Water Guard\u201d in the Badagry axis of Lagos State.<\/p>\n
The inauguration was part of moves to fight smugglers, piracy, oil theft, and other illicit activities disturbing the maritime space.<\/p>\n
The Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral MB Hassan during the inauguration of the operation said the exercise was set up to protect the nation\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n
He said \u201cIn response to the escalating maritime threats, Operation WATER GUARD is a strategic initiative aligned with the Navy\u2019s mandate to ensure the safety of Nigeria\u2019s maritime environment. The operation specifically targets the Badagry water and land axis around Ashipa, a border community to the Benin Republic.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe operation would further ensure the nation\u2019s maritime space would be conducive during the Christmas period and beyond.<\/p>\n
\u2018We solicit support, especially from\u00a0 communities. This operation would not add to already established checkpoints along the road but we will employ intelligence-led checks which would complement the sustained presence at sea.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are working with sister agencies towards achieving the common goal of safeguarding our nations. We are employing a lot of intelligence and it is working.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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