Soldiers have been deployed to Abuja by the FG over #EndSARS protests.
This development is coming amid protests by Nigerians demanding an end to police brutality and a reform of the force. The #EndSARS protests have persisted for more than a week across the nation.
On Sunday, the Nigerian military issued a statement, saying it would embark on a nationwide operation codenamed ‘Crocodile Smile’.
Read Military statement on Crocodile Smile as Soldiers take over Abuja
“For the records, Exercise CROCODILE SMILE is a yearly exercise in the NA Calendar/Forecast of Events which traditionally holds from October to December of each year.
“The army hereby enjoins all law abiding Nigerians to go about their lawful activities unhindered as the Exercise has nothing to do with ENDSARS protest, but a yearly event set out to train NA officers and soldiers in its efforts to ensuring safety and security of Nigeria and her citizens.”