• Warns Host Communities Not To PanicThe Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), yesterday, urged members of its immediate host communities not to panic, as the Academy would conduct a yearly range classification for Nigerian Army personnel and introductory shooting exercise for cadets of 73 regular course holding between November 20-30 this year. Academy 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: “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 November 20-30, 2023 at NDA Open Range Afaka. “The NDA assures the public that all necessary safety measures has been put in place for the successful conduct of the exercises. “However, we advise members of the public and neighboring communities to avoid trespassing in the general area throughout the exercise”.

Source: The Guardian July 23, 2024 21:43 UTC