The Nigerian Defence Academy has issued a warning to residents of Kaduna to avoid its training area during a Range Classification Exercise scheduled for May 5 to 8, 2025.
The exercise, aimed at enhancing participants’ proficiency and efficiency in weapon handling, will take place at the NDA Open Range in the Afaka area.
The NDA’s Public Relations Officer, Major Mohammed Maiwada, in a statement in Kaduna on Sunday, said the academy is taking all necessary precautions to ensure public safety.
“To ensure public safety throughout the period, the NDA urges members of the community—especially herders and farmers in surrounding areas—to avoid entering the range area during the exercise,” he said.
Maidawa emphasised that strict safety protocols will be enforced during the exercise, and unauthorised persons will not be granted access to the firing range.
The NDA has appealed to media outlets and community leaders to disseminate the information widely to ensure all stakeholders are aware of the exercise and the necessary safety measures.
“Strict safety protocols would be enforced, and unauthorised persons would not be granted access to the firing range.
“Media outlets and community leaders are kindly requested to disseminate this information widely to ensure all stakeholders are aware of the exercise and the necessary safety measures,” Maidawa said.
He noted that Nigeria’s foremost military university remains committed to fostering strong relationships with residents and prioritising the safety and security of everyone around its training areas.
“The NDA appreciates the cooperation and understanding of nearby communities during this essential training,” Maidawa said.
