The Nigerian Army has warned residents of Imo, charging them to keep off the range area for its Range Classification Exercise slated for September 5-9.
In a release by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 34 Artillery
Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Obinze, Owerri, Imo State, Capt. Joseph Akubo on
Saturday, posited that the exercise was an annual event involving the use of
arms and live ammunition, thus the need for the civilian public to stay away
from the range area.
“The Range Classification Exercise is an annual event of the Nigerian Army
aimed at testing personnel effectiveness in weapon handling and firing
efficiency. It is an annual event which involves the use of arms and live
ammunition.
“I am directed to inform you that 34 Artillery Brigade will commence this
year’s Annual Range Classification Exercise from 5-9 September 2022 at the
Small Arms Shooting Range, Obinze Barracks.
“The exercise will be conducted from 6 am – 6 pm daily throughout the
stipulated period.
“In view of the above, the people of Obinze Town and surrounding
communities are strongly advised to keep away from the Range Area throughout
the mentioned period,” he said.
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