The Nigerian Army has urged Enugu state residents not to be frightened should they sight heavy movement of troops, equipment and hear of gunshots between March 17 and March 20, 2025.
The acting Deputy Director 82 Division Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, in a statement in Enugu Thursday, said there would be week-long range classification activities by the Nigerian Army personnel in the state.
“In line with Army Headquarters Training Directives for 2025, 82 Division Nigerian Army will commence its first range classification exercise for the year from Monday, March 17 to Thursday, March 20, 2025.
“The range classification will be taking place at the Army Training Area in Udi local government area within the immediate outskirt of Enugu metropolis.
“The exercise is aimed at sharpening the shooting skill of officers and soldiers of the division as well as ascertain the serviceability of weapons of the unit not deployed in operations,” he said.
He stated further that members of the public, especially residents of Ogbede, Ukehe, Umoka, Affa, Ochima and Onyohor communities in Udi LGA should not panic on sighting heavy movement of troops and equipment and hearing of gunshots on mentioned date.
“Similarly, locals are advised to stay away from the range area throughout the exercise as it will involve the use of live ammunition.
“Thank you for your usual cooperation and please accept the warmest regards of the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 82 Division, Nigeria Army, as always,” Unuakhalu added.