By: Joy Odor/Kaduna
The Nigerian Army Infantry Corps, Nigerian Army School of Infantry, Department of Land Warfare Headquarters Armed Forces Command and Staff College and Armed Forces Simulation Centre Jaji is informing the general public that it will be conducting its combined Annual Shooting Range next week Monday.
According to the Assistant Director Army Public Relations Infantry Corps Centre Jaji, Captain Victor Olukoya in a press statement and made available to Reportcircle in Kaduna, North-West, Nigeria on Friday said the shooting exercise will involve mass movement of men, equipment, and firing of live ammunition from 6:am – 6:pm daily for 1 week.
Captain Victor Olukoya also mentioned that the Centre has put in place safety measures and precautions to ensure a hitch free exercise.
He advised the residents living in the surrounding settlements to stay away from the range general area, and not to panic when they notice the movement of men and hear the firing of weapons.
Captain Victor Olukoya however explained that the Annual Shooting Range is a routine military exercise meant to improve the marksmanship proficiency of troops.
