April 03, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian Army has warned residents of Miango in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, to stay off range as its 3rd Division in Rukuba, commenced the 2023 annual range firing exercise at its Small Arms Range in the area.
Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations of the division, Lt.-Col. Ishaku Takwa, who issued the warning on Monday, in Jos, said the exercise would end on April 20.
“The event is an annual exercise organised to upscale the proficiency of troops in the use of weapons to improve their professional competencies.
“It will include firing of different calibre of military weapons.
“The general public, especially people living around Miango general area, are advised not to panic on sighting mass movement of troops and hearing gunshots,” he said.
Takwa warned residents to stay away from the range throughout the period of the exercise.
