By Mohammed Tijjani
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) said it would conduct its annual range classification and introductory shooting exercises for Cadets of the 73 Regular Course and urged the residents not to panic.
The academy’s Public Relations Officer, Maj. Mohammed Maidawa said this in a statement issued on Friday in Kaduna.
“The 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, ” he said.
He disclosed that the exercises were scheduled for November 20 -30, at NDA Open Range Afaka.
Maidawa assured the public that all necessary safety measures have been implemented for the exercises’ successful conduct.
However, he advised the public and neighboring communities to avoid trespassing in the general area throughout the exercises.
(NAN)