Authorities of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, Kaduna State have alerted residents of the state and other Nigerians that a major training exercise tagged ‘Exercise Ubiak-Isin 2017’ which would involve movement of troops, logistics materials and firing of explosives will commence on Wednesday November 29 and end on Monday December 9, 2017.
Consequently, AFCSC has urged the residents not to panic when they see such movements or hear sounds of explosives.
A statement in this regard signed by Major Charles Ekeocha, Public Relations Officer, said, “The Armed Forces Command and Staff College is conducting a field exercise between 29 Nov – 9 Dec 2017 in Labar, Dunki and Sabon Birni general area of Kaduna State.
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“During the period, there will be massive movement of military personnel and equipment to and fro the area. Also, there will be sounds of explosives and gun shots.
“In view of this, the general public especially people living around the exercise area are advised to remain calm and not to panic on sighting movement of troops and equipment or hearing sound of explosives and small arms.
“While necessary preventive measures have been put in place for the general security and safety of the area, the general public is equally implored to keep off the vicinity of the exercise area during the period.”
Charles Ekeocha
Major
College Public Relations Officer
