The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta has warned criminal elements to steer clear of its areas of operation or be prepared to face the consequences.
The Commander of the NNS Delta, Commodore Abba Muhsin, gave the warning on Saturday shortly after the quarterly route march by the personnel of the Command.
The exercise which kick-started at about 6:15 am commenced at the Warri Navy base, en route Okere Road through Airport Road connected to the NPA expressway and terminated at the Navy base.
Muhsin said, “NNS Delta Areas of Operation is not for the criminals. We are calling on them to leave peacefully while the good people do their legitimate business.
“As long as you want to stay with us, we will get you, therefore, leave before the law catches up on you”.
Speaking on the Route March, Muhsin explained that the exercise represents the Navy’s readiness, physical fitness, and the true military spirit of its personnel.
“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 while we are together and feeling the impacts together.
“Both officers and ratings know what it means to endure, going through long distances without water as part of our training”, he added.
