Residents around Nigerian Army, 2 Division Headquarters, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment Ojoo Ibadan, have been told not to panic when they hear gunshots as from Monday.
A statement signed by the acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Charles Ekeocha, states that in line with the Nigerian Army Forecast of events 2022, headquarters 2 Division and its affiliated formations and units will conduct 2022 Annual Range Classification Exercise at the Major General OF Akintayo Shooting Range.
The statement notes that the scheduled Annual Range Classification Exercise slated for 1st -5th of August, 2022, will include shooting, hence the need for the public to go about their daily activities without entertaining any fear.
The statement says the aim of the exercise is to enhance the practical ways of weapon handling lessons already taught, as well as assessment of marksmanship skills and to test and refresh the weapon handling proficiency of troops.
The statement further maintains that the communities living in and around Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Ibadan are hereby informed not to panic on hearing the sound of firing during the period.
The statement adds that most importantly, those farming within the vicinity should avoid the Range Area throughout the period of the shooting exercise.
Rasheedah Makinde
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