Herdsmen killings: Army launches 44-day operation in Benue, Taraba
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Exercise Ayem Akpatuma is set to be launched in Benue, Taraba, Kogi, Nasarawa, Kaduna and Niger states in order to tackle the cases of kidnappings, herdsmen/farmers’ clashes among others, according to the Nigerian Army
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The Chief of Training and Operations, Maj Gen David Ahmadu, said the exercise would run from February 15 to March 31, 2018. Exercise Ayem Akpatuma, which is said to be the Tiv language for Cat race, will involve raids, cordon and search operations, road blocks, show of force and checkpoints.
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