The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna has issued a statement urging residents of Mando, Tsamiya, Kauya, and Afaka not to panic as the institution prepares for a scheduled shooting exercise.
The exercise is part of the training program for Army Cadets of the 71 Regular Course.
Major Mohammed Maidawa, the Public Relations Officer of the NDA, emphasized in the statement that the shooting exercise, which is planned to take place between January 9 and February 2, 2024, is a routine activity designed for the training of Army Cadets.
“The Nigerian Defence Academy wishes to inform the general public, especially inhabitants of Mando, Tsamiya, Kauyd, and Afaka general area, that it will be conducting a Range Management Package for Army Cadets of 71 Regular Course,“ the statement reads.
“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 exercise.”
