How Operation Python Dance, Crocodile Smile stopped crimes in south-east, south-south

- The Nigerian army says the Operation Python Dance and the Operation Crocodile have led to the reduction of crimes in parts of the country

- GOC 82 division Gen Adamu Buba Abubakar says the various military operations were aimed at boosting internal security and ridding the society of hoodlums

The Nigerian army has said military operations have resulted in the ongoing dialogue between the federal government and representatives of Niger Delta militants.

The Nigerian army has said the recent military operations in the south-east and the south-south have helped in the reduction of crimes in those regions.

According to Leadership, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 82 Division Nigerian Army, Enugu, Maj Gen Adamu Buba Abubakar made the statement over the weekend.

He said the Operation Python Dance in the south-east and Crocodile Smile south-south by the army has led to a reduction of militancy especially pipeline vandalism, as well as taming of kidnappers and other criminals in those regions.

General Abubakar, made the disclosure during the west african social activities (WASA) held at the parade ground of 82 Division, Enugu.

He said the various military operations were aimed at boosting internal security and rid the society of hoodlums, for the benefit of law abiding citizens.

The GOC said the results of the operations resulted in the ongoing dialogue between the federal government and representatives of Niger Delta militants, as well as the peaceful celebration of yuletide devoid of kidnapping and other violent crimes as witnessed in the south-east.

In other news, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Sunday, February 12, accused the Nigerian Army of genocide.

According to a statement made available to NAIJ.com by Comrade Emma Powerful, media and publicity secretary for IPOB, an attack on members of the group has just occurred in Asaba, Delta state capital