The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has announced a live firing exercise scheduled to begin on April 23. The drill, named "Elementary Application of Fire", will involve cadets from the 76 Regular Course. Maj. Reuben Kovangiya, the Academy's Public Relations Officer, disclosed this in a statement issued Thursday from Kaduna. He advised residents in the vicinity of the exercise to avoid the area during the specified period for safety reasons. The statement did not specify the exact duration or precise location of the firing range within the Academy grounds. No additional details were provided regarding the nature of the weapons or the expected scale of the exercise. The Academy emphasized that the drill is part of routine training for officer cadets. Residents are urged to comply with the advisory to prevent accidental exposure to live fire. No alternative routes or evacuation plans were mentioned in the release.
Maj. Reuben Kovangiya warns residents to stay away from the NDA firing range while giving no clear details on where or for how long the live rounds will be fired. Kaduna residents near the Academy must act on incomplete information despite the risk of harm. The lack of specific timing and exact zones puts civilians in the position of guessing how to stay safe. A military exercise is routine, but vague warnings to civilians are not reassuring.
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