Navy launches operation `chase thief in Niger Delta
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by george odok1 the eastern naval command of the nigerian navy said it would on thursday commence ani-oforifori exercise in niger delta creeks to rid the area of bad elements1 ani-oforifori means chase thief in kalabari language in rivers1 the command announced this in a statement by its information officer commander thomas otuji on wednesday in calabar1 according to the statement the objective of the exercise is to assess the operational readiness of ships gunboats helicopters and other platforms of the eastern fleet1 the statement added that the exercise was also to test the skills of personnel in tackling maritime threats within the commands area of responsibility1 the flag officer commanding eastern naval command rear adm. david adeniran has announced that the eastern naval command will commence exercise ani-oforifori meaning chase thief in kalabari language1 in view of this members of the public particularly the good people of the niger delta are advised not to panic but go about their normal businesses1 they should not panic when they see large body of war ships gunboats helicopters and other naval platforms in the area as the exercise is for routine purposes the command explained1