The Nigerian Army says the current exercise in the South East is not targeted at militarily occupying the region.
Nigerian Army spokesman, Onyema Nwachukwu, disclosed this while briefing newsman yesterday, at the AHQ Conference Room in Abuja.
Nwachukwu stated that the deployment of troops of the Nigerian Army is not only in Southeast Nigeria but also in the troubled parts of the country.
He urged the troops to remain professional, vigilant, and exhibit utmost respect for the human rights of citizens in their respective areas of responsibility.