The Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS Delta has warned criminals to steer clear of its Areas of Operation or prepare for the consequences.
NNS Delta Commander, Commodore Abba Muhsin, gave the warning on Saturday shortly after the quarterly Route March by the personnel of the command.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the commander led the officers and ratings through the exercise, which started at about 6.15 a.m.
The exercise commenced at the Warri Navy base, en route Okere Road, and Airport Road, connecting the NPA expressway and terminating at the Navy base.
“NNS Delta Areas of Operation are not for the criminals; we are calling on them to leave peacefully while the good people do their legitimate businesses.
“As long as you want to stay with us, we will definitely get you, therefore, leave before the law catches up on you,” he warned.
Speaking on the Route March, Mr Muhsin says the exercise represents the Navy’s readiness, physical fitness and the true military spirit of its personnel.
He added that the exercise was aimed at reviving personnel’s conduct, endurance and collective ability to fulfill the mandates bestowed on them by the Federal Government.
“This particular Route March falls within the core values of the Nigerian Navy, which are: teamwork, professionalism and integrity.
“The Route March covers the teamwork aspect, which is why we are together and feeling the impact together.
“Both officers and ratings know what it means to endure, going through long distances without water as part of our training,” he said.
On the civil-military relations, the commodore thanked the people of Delta, particularly Warri residents.
“You could see that the men, women and youth all came out to wish us well. We are with them and they are with us.
“We enjoy the relationship and we are going to do more to reach out to them that we are here to give them the protection they need,” he said.
Earlier, Mr Muhsin admonished the personnel to stay out of trouble and be mindful of the way they use the social media.
“Do not make yourself vulnerable in whatever way. If you must find yourself in a social media, it must be within the acceptable standard,” he said.
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