Men and officers of the Nigerian Army, 3 Battalion under the sector 1 command of Operation Delta Safe have embarked on a sanitation exercise at Effurun market, in Uvwie local government area of Delta state.

The exercise which is in continuation of the ongoing Exercise Crocodile Smile 111,  started as early as 7am in the morning when traders were just arriving the market.

Supervising the clean-up as members of the Nigerian Army band entertain traders, the sector 1 commander spoke on the exercise.

Also speaking, the chairman and President General of Uvwie  local government express joy over the civil and military relationship, as the commander call on youths to shun violence.

The sanitation exercise later moved to Effurun metropolis where soldiers led by the commander and Commanding Officer 3 Battalion Major Hassan Salim ensure that medians and roadsides are cleared of refuse and waste thrown out by residents.

Report by Dele  Fasan