Don’t panic over gunfire – Nigerian Army tells Jigawa residents

The office of the 26 Armoured Brigade of the Nigerian Army has called connected residents of Birnin Kudu successful Jigawa State and surrounding communities not to panic implicit gunfire during a scheduled subject workout successful the area.

This was contained In a connection issued to DAILY POST by the Garrison Commander, Lieutenant Colonel PJ Miri Dashe, connected Saturday.

The Army said the scope workout volition commencement from Monday, March 30 to Wednesday, April 1, astatine the Police Shooting Range, Birnin Kudu.

The connection emphasized that the sounds of gunfire that whitethorn beryllium heard during the play volition beryllium portion of a regular grooming workout and should not origin apprehension among residents.

However, the Army advised members of the nationalist to enactment distant from the shooting scope and its surroundings passim the workout for their safety.

According to the statement, specified grooming drills are indispensable for maintaining the operational readiness of troops, improving their weapons handling skills, and ensuring they are well-prepared to respond efficaciously to information challenges.