General Sani Usman of the Nigerian Army in an interview with NTA news on Wednesday, disclosed the purpose of the Exercise Egwu Eke II, also known as Python Dance.
He said that the operation is aimed at exercising the troops of 82 Division, to enhance their proficiency in internal security duties.
Python Dance, which is currently taking place in South-Eastern Nigeria, has left residents of the region fearful, as it coincides with the agitation of a sovereign state of Biafra by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
But the army general has said that this is not the purpose for which the 82 Division is stationed in the region.
Watch the full interview below;