The Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery have advised residents of Kachia area of Kaduna State and environs not to panic over movement of troops and military weapons and equipment.
The Assistant Director Army Public Relations Officer, Captain Adekunle Adeyemi disclosed in a statement he made available to newsmen in Kaduna.
Adeyemi said “the exercise is a continuation of the Nigerian Army training activities for the year, Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery (NACA).”
According to him, the field training exercise nicknamed “EX VULCAN GLOW IX” will EnCE from October 20 to November 3, at the Military Training Range Kachia, Kaduna State.
He explained further that during the period of the exercise, mass movement of troops, military weapons and equipment will be noticed as well as sound of gun shots.
Adeyemi said; “The general public especially residents of Kachia and environs are advised not to panic and also to keep away from the general area of the exercise.”
The exercise will be climaxed with a firepower demonstration on October 30.
Mercy Chukwudiebere
