Mr Akindele described the initiative as a step in the right direction.
NDLEA has seized 510 blocks of cannabis sativa and arrested a suspect in a major operation ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
The command said EOD teams were strategically positioned to conduct security sweeps and neutralise any potential threats.
“The exercise aims to enhance the marksmanship skills of officers and soldiers, as well as assess the serviceability of their weapons,” the army said.
The governor disclosed this during his inspection tour of the dual carriageway spanning Ikwerre, Emohua and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGAs of Rivers, on Wednesday.
The police command says it overran the IPOB/ESN terrorists’ camp, known as ‘Mother Valley’, killing two and recovering over 300 improvised explosive devices.
He prayed to God to grant eternal rest to the souls of those killed and a quick recovery to the injured.
The government also directed all first-term cabinet members to meet with the governor on March 23.
He urged them to demonstrate integrity, dedication, and a strong sense of responsibility.
He described CNG as a cleaner, safer, and more cost-effective alternative to conventional fuels.
