A Route March exercise titled ‘Together We Are’ involving the Military, Para Military and Security Responses Agencies in Nigeria is to be conducted on quarterly basis.

Director of Defence Information, Major General John Enenche, in a statement issuedon Thursday, disclosed that the physical fitness of members of the Security and Response Agencies is germane to the effectiveness of its members, especially in the face of contemporary security challenges in the country.

In the same vein, he said, group interaction through an exercise such as Route March is an enhancer of espirit de corps and harmony among members of the Security and Response Agencies.

“In this regard, the maiden ‘Together We Are’ Route March exercise will take place across the Nation on1 July 2017.The general public is hereby notified that there will be movement of troops and other security agencies in the course of this exercise.”

The Defence Spokesman appealed to the general public for cooperation and understanding.

“All Nigerians are to be rest assured that the Security and Response Agencies in the country are always there to protect lives and property, ensure unity and progress, support democracy, uphold the constitution and defend our national interests,” he assured.