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Army To Conduct Shooting Training For Troops In Ibadan, Asks Residents Not To Panic
Reported by Ayooluwa Afolabi
The Division 2 of the Nigerian Army in Ibadan, Oyo state capital, has announced plans to conduct a weapon handling skill training and testing exercise for soldiers in the cantonment.
The training is scheduled to commence on August 26 and will run until September 20.
Polykarp Okoye, the division’s acting deputy director of public relations, said in a statement on Tuesday that the training aims to improve the troops\' weapon-handling skills for better outcomes in military operations.
He said the exercise would evaluate the troops’ training level and readiness for combat and other military tasks.
According to The Cable, the training is a crucial requirement for troops and would be held at the Major General Azinta shooting range, Adekunle Fajuyi cantonment in Ibadan.
The exercise will involve the use of live ammunition, and the public has been advised not to panic when hearing gunshots during the training period.
Farmers and hunters have been warned to avoid the range area throughout the period of the exercise to ensure their safety. The army has taken steps to inform the surrounding communities about the training and has assured them that there is no cause for alarm.
“In view of the above, all communities situated around Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment are please be informed not to panic on hearing sounds of gunshots during this period,” NAN quoted Okoye as saying.
“Accordingly, all those farming and hunting within the barrack are please advised to avoid the range area throughout the period.”
The training is part of the army\'s efforts to ensure that its personnel are adequately prepared for their roles and responsibilities. By improving their weapon-handling skills, the troops will be better equipped to carry out their duties effectively and efficiently.
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