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The Nigerian army on Saturday announced that at least 399 suspects were arrested for various offences in Lagos and Ogun states during the Crocodile Smile 2 exercise.

Bassey Adonkie, 35 artillery brigade commander, disclosed this while giving an appraisal of the exercise during the closing ceremony of the Crocodile Smile 2 at 192 Battalion, Ajilete, Ogun state.

He said the operation was aimed at flushing out pipeline vandals, kidnappers and miscreants.

“The exercise led to the arrest of suspects including armed robbers, kidnappers and recovery of ammunition,” he said.

“So far, a total of 399 suspects were arrested for different offences across as the south-west region and handed over to various security agencies concerned.

“In addition, 20 assorted arms were recovered, while illicit drugs were also recovered and handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).”

The commander, who said over 1,000 officers participated in the exercise, added that criminal activities had reduced following the crackdown.

A medical assistance was rendered to the Ajilete community in commemoration of the closing ceremony of the exercise.

Free eye test, health talks and other medical services were rendered to over 100 residents in the area.