By Rasheedah Makinde
2 Division Nigerian Army Ibadan will hold the 2024 second schedule of Range Classification Exercise from the 26th of this month to the 20th of next month, at Major General Azinta Shooting Range, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Ibadan.
This is contained in a statement signed in Ibadan by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 2 Division Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Polycarp Okoye.
The statement notes that the exercise is a major training requirement for troops of the Nigerian Army, which is a bi-annual routine, observed at all levels of the different units and formations of the NA across the country.
According to the statement, the exercise is aimed at refreshing the skills of professional soldiers, thereby enhancing their proficiency in weapon handling, to achieve good results during military operations, and also assists in ascertaining the level of troops’ training and preparedness for battle and other assigned military duties.
It further notes that because of the above, all communities situated around Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, are informed not to panic on hearing the sounds of gunshots during this period.
It added that people engaging in farming and hunting activities within the barrack are advised to avoid the Range area throughout the period.
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