NDA warns Kaduna residents ahead of live-fire exercise

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) is prioritizing safety and public awareness as it prepares to conduct its 2026 Annual Range Classification Exercise. This crucial training event for Nigerian Army personnel stationed at the academy requires the use of the NDA Open Range in Afaka, Kaduna.

To ensure the well-being of the surrounding communities, the NDA has issued a clear advisory to residents in areas such as Mando, Tsamiya, Kauya, and the general Afaka region. The academy emphasizes that the exercise, scheduled from May 4 to May 9, involves live firing and necessitates a strict exclusion zone.

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The general public is hereby advised to stay clear of the range area for their safety.

The NDA's Public Relations Officer, Maj. Reuben Kovangiya, has stressed that all necessary safety measures are in place. However, the academy's proactive communication, including appeals to media organizations and community stakeholders, underscores the importance of public cooperation in maintaining safety throughout the exercise. This transparent approach aims to prevent any accidents and ensure the smooth conduct of vital military training.

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The Commandant of NDA, Maj.-Gen. Oluyemi Olatoye, on the safe conduct of the exercise to the residents.