Army Inaugurates 63 Brigade In Asaba, To Launch Operation Python Dance III

…As Okowa Calls For Sharing Of Information Among Security Agencies

The Nigerian Army has inaugurated 63 Brigade in Asaba, the Delta State capital.

With the inauguration, the army is set to launch Operation Python Dance III, Chief of Army Staff, General Tukur Buratai represented by the General Officer Commanding, 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Jamil Sarham said on Thursday.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the army chief said that the establishment of the 63 Brigade was neccessary for the continual protection of the nation’s interest.

He commended the Delta State Government for providing temporary takeoff for the Brigade.

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa at the occasion, stated that sharing of information among security agencies is very vital to addressing security challenges in the country. 

The governor observed that the country will be more secured when proactive measures are taken with the aid of timely sharing of information by security agencies. 

He said, “I congratulate the Nigerian Army for setting up the 63 Brigade; Delta State is a peaceful state, but, we welcome actions that will consolidate on the existing peace.”

“Sharing of information among security agencies will have a lot of impact on checking security challenges in the country; security agencies have done a lot for us to have peace and secure oil facilities in our state, but, I must appreciate the roles played by our traditional rulers and stakeholders who also, assisted us in achieving peace,” Governor Okowa said. 

He continued, “with the coming of the 63 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, we will have more men to secure our state, we will continue to assist in whatever ways we can for you to carry out your functions,”