Army Sends Message to Ibadan Residents Ahead of Shooting Training

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The Nigerian Army cantonment in Ibadan has announced plans to conduct gun shooting exercises for army recruits in the cantonmentAccording to the military, the people in the community should not panic when they are hearing the sound of guns during the exerciseThe military division maintained that the training was to improve the weapon-handling skills of the troops to enhance their performance during military operations

The Division 2 of the Nigerian Army in Ibadan, Oyo state capital, has announced plans to conduct a weapon handling skills training and testing exercise for soldiers in the cantonment. The training is scheduled to commence on August 26 and will run until September 20.

According to Polykarp Okoye, the division’s acting deputy director of public relations, the training aims to improve the troops’ weapon-handling skills for better outcomes in military operations. The exercise will also evaluate the troops’ training level and readiness for combat and other military tasks.

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The Nigerian military has sent message to the people of Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, particularly those around the Division of the Nigeria army, not to panic when they start hearing of gun shooting because it will be conducting shooting training.army call for calm in Ibadan, ahead of shooting training at Division 2
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Why there will be shooting at Ibadan cantonment – military

According to The Cable, the training is a crucial requirement for troops and will 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.

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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Two IEDs explode at Yobe market

Henzodaily.ng earlier reported that the popular Buni Yadi market, also known as the livestock market in Yobe state, has experienced a new IED explosion.

Ali Hassan, a resident of the Buni Yadi area of the state, said the IED explosion happened around 12:30 PM on Friday, July 26.

This happened barely two weeks after a bomber attack in the Gwoza area of Borno, another northeast state.

Source: Henzodaily.ng

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