The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has finalized arrangements for its 2026 Annual Range Classification Exercise for Army personnel stationed at the academy. The exercise is scheduled to take place from May 4 to 9 at the NDA Open Range in Afaka. Residents living near the academy have been advised not to be alarmed by the sound of gunshots.
In a statement issued on Monday in Kaduna, the Academy’s Public Relations Officer, Major Reuben Kovangiya, confirmed that all necessary safety measures have been put in place to ensure a successful and incident-free exercise. He specifically urged residents of Mando, Tsamiya, Kauya, and the broader Afaka area to avoid entering or approaching the range during the event.
“The general public is hereby advised to stay clear of the range area for their safety,” Kovangiya said. The statement also expressed gratitude for the public’s continued cooperation and reiterated the commitment of NDA Commandant Maj.-Gen. Oluyemi Olatoye to a safe operation.