Residents residing in Mando, Tsamiya, Kauya, and Afaka areas of Kaduna State have been given a heads-up about an upcoming shooting exercise organized by the Nigerian Defence Academy.
In an official statement released on Monday, the Nigerian Army reassured the public, particularly those in the mentioned areas, that the exercise is exclusively designed for the Army cadets of the 71 Regular Course at the esteemed military university.
The statement emphasized the absence of any need for panic and urged residents to refrain from entering the designated shooting range during the scheduled exercise, set to take place from January 9 to February 2, 2024.
“The Nigerian Defence Academy wishes to inform the general public, especially inhabitants of Mando, Tsamiya, Kauya, and Afaka general area, that it will be conducting a Range Management Package for Army Cadets of 71 Regular Course.
“The exercise is scheduled to be held between 9 January to 2 February 2024 at NDA Open Range Afaka. The NDA assures the general public that all necessary safety measures have been put in place for the successful conduct of the exercise.
“However, we advise the general public to avoid trespassing in the general area throughout the period of the exercise,” the statement emphasized. Residents are encouraged to embrace the spectacle while remaining mindful of safety guidelines for an unforgettable experience.
