‘Let your crocodile smile on Boko Haram’ — reactions to army operation

Some Nigerians on social  media have reacted to the launch of “Operation Crocodile Smile” across the nation by the Nigerian Army.

According to Musa Sagir, army spokesman, the exercise scheduled to commence on Tuesday, is meant to identify, track and “counter negative propaganda” in the social media.

The exercise is coming at a time when  Nigerian youths are protesting against police brutality in major cities across country.

Social media has been the force behind the protests and some of the protesters have accused the military of attempting to clamp down on them.

Here are some reactions on Twitter.