By Adenike Lawal
The Nigerian Defence Academy has announced plans to carry out a live-fire drill from April 10 to April 12, calling on residents near the exercise area to steer clear for their safety.
The academy’s Public Relations Officer, Major Mohammed Maidawa, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Tuesday in Kaduna.
He explained that the training, designed for cadets of the 75 Regular Course, will hold at the NDA Open Range in Afaka.
Tagged the Elementary Application of Fire Exercise, the drill is part of efforts to equip cadets with practical experience in live ammunition handling and tactical operations.
Major Maidawa urged farmers, herders, and others living around the range to avoid the area during the period of the exercise.
He stressed that tight safety measures would be in place to prevent unauthorised access to the training ground.
He also appealed to media outlets and community leaders to spread the word to ensure public awareness and cooperation.
Expressing appreciation to local communities, Maidawa reassured that the NDA remains committed to sustaining cordial relations with its neighbours while prioritising their safety during essential military training.
