The Army Headquarters Garrison (AHQ) on Monday commenced the 2019 annual range classification exercise to test troops’ efficiency on weapon handing and marksmanship.
Consequently, there will be heavy movement of troops to and from the range site as well as movement of equipment.
A statement by Col Abraham Ochagwuba, Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, spokesman of the Garrison, noted that the exercise, is taking place at the Guards Brigade Shooting Range, Keffi in Nassarawa State.
Colonel Ochagwuba advised the public not to panic but go about their lawful business saying the movement of troops and equipment would be troughout duration of the exercise.
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The statement reads, “This is to inform the public that the Army Headquarters Garrison Annual Range Classification 2019 will come up from Monday March 18, to Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Guards Brigade Shooting Range, Keffi, Nassarawa State.
“The aim of the exercise is to test troops’ proficiency on weapon handling and marksmanship principles in order to enhance their prospects of being professionally responsive in the discharge of their responsibility in line with the vision of the Chief of Army Staff.
“Consequently, there will be mass movement of troops between Abuja and Keffi road within the stipulated days.
“The public is hereby advised not to panic and communities living around the range area in Keffi, are advised to go about their lawful businesses and also to keep off from the range area during the exercise.”
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