Army holds military exercise in Kaduna
The Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery says it will commence a military exercise in Kachia general area, Kaduna State, and advised residents not to panic.
A statement by assistant director Army public relations officer, Captain Adekunle Adeyemi, issued on Thursday in Kaduna, said the exercise would run from Oct. 20 to Nov. 3.
Mr Adeyemi explained that the exercise, code-named `EX-VULCAN GLOW IX’, would involve mass movement of troops, military weapons and equipment, as well as gunshots.
“The general public especially residents of Kachia and environs are advised not to panic and also to keep away from the general area of the exercise.
“The exercise will conclude with a firepower demonstration on October 30,” he added.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
Tinubu appoints heads of NOA, NTA, FRCN, NBC, others
This was contained in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president on media and publicity.
States
Police vow to apprehend killers of Ebonyi principal, teacher
“We urge the State Government and security agencies to investigate the matter and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice,” Mr Igboji said.
NationWide
FG to strengthen bilateral relationships with EU
The minister of budget and economic planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, said this at the EU-Nigeria strategic dialogue meeting in Abuja on Thursday.
NationWide
No dime spent to clear backlogs of passports: Interior Minister
The minister lamented the delays in passport collection, stressing that it had forced many public servants to stay away from work to pursue their passports.
World
Russia-North Korea relationship on strategic level, says minister
He also declared bilateral relations with Russia as his country’s number one priority.
States
APC youths label Ondo PDP mischievous for demanding Gov. Akeredolu’s whereabouts
“So, it’s not the best time to play politics, even as the PDP is fast going into extinction,” he added.
