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March 1, 2019
The2 Brigade Nigerian Army, Uyo in Akwa Ibom has embarked on a joint show of forceparade.
Speakingto newsmen in Uyo on Saturday during the exercise, the Assistant Director, ArmyPublic Relations Officer Major Bashir Jajira, said the exercise was inconjunction with other sister security agencies in the state.
Jajirasaid that the command would deal decisively with anyone involved in politicalthuggery, ballot box snatching, arson and other electoral offences.
Heexplained that the exercise was aimed at instilling confidence in theelectorate to come out en masse and vote for candidates of their choice duringthe Governorship and House of Assembly elections on March 9.
The parade was made up of troops from the 2 Brigade Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force and Nigeria Security and Nigeria Civil Defence and Security Corps.