From Sola Ojo, Kaduna
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) on Friday urged members of its immediate host communities not to panic as the academy conducts an annual range classification for Nigerian Army personnel and introductory shooting exercise for cadets of 73 regular course holding between November 20 and 30 this year.
NDA’s Public Relations Officer, Major Mohammed Maidawa said in a statement that inhabitants of Mando, Tsamiya, Kauya, and Afaka general area should steer clear of the NDA open range at Afaka.
The statement read in part: “NDA wishes to inform the public, especially inhabitants of Mando, Tsamiya, Kauya, and Afaka general area that it will be conducting its Annual Range Classification for Nigerian Army (NA) personnel of NDA and Introductory Shooting Exercise for Cadets of 73 Regular Course scheduled to hold between 20 and 30 November 2023 at NDA Open Range Afaka.
“The NDA assures the public that all necessary safety measures have been put in place for the successful conduct of the exercises.
“However, we advise members of the public and neighbouring communities to avoid trespassing in the general area throughout the exercise.”