Two Division, Nigerian Army, Ibadan, said it will commence the training and testing of the weapon handling skills of its officers and soldiers from August 26.
Its Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant-Colonel Polycarp Okoye disclosed this in a statement issued in Ibadan, yesterday.
According to Okoye, the 2024 Second Schedule of Range Classification Exercise, scheduled to run till September 20, is a major training requirement for troops.
He said the exercise is aimed at refreshing the skills of professional soldiers, thereby enhancing their proficiency in weapon handling to achieve good results during military operations.
The spokesperson said the exercise would also assist in ascertaining the level of troops training and preparedness for battle and other assigned military duties.
According to him, it would be held at Major General OF Azinta Shooting Range, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Ibadan.
He noted that the training is a biannual routine observed at all levels of different units and formations of the army nationwide.
“In view of the above, all communities situated around Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment are, please, informed not to panic on hearing sounds of gunshots during this period.
“Accordingly, all those farming and hunting within the barrack are, please, advised to avoid the range area throughout the period,” Okoye said.
