The 6 Division, Nigerian Army says it will commence its annual range classification exercise from Sunday, June 13 to Sunday, June 27, the division’s
In a statement in Port Harcourt on Friday,Spokesman, Lt.-Col. Charles Ekeocha said. the exercise aimed at ascertaining the professional competence of troops on the use of fire arms.
He said troops from the division and its affiliated formations and units would conduct the exercise at the Army Shooting Range in Igwuruta and Elele Barracks both in Ikwerre Council.
“The shooting exercise is a routine activity in the Nigerian Army which involves the firing of various calibers of live ammunition.
“Members of the public, especially residents of Igwuruta and Elele as well as its environs are advised to keep away from the general shooting area,” he stated.
The army spokesman advised the public not to panic over the movement of troops, military hardware and sound of gunshots.
