Residents of communities around Liji in Gombe state have been advised not to panic over gunshots as the Nigerian Army begins a live-fire training exercise next week.
The 301 Artillery Regiment (General Support) said the exercise would hold from 30 to 31 March at its Small Arms Range in Liji, as part of the army’s routine range classification training for 2026.
In a statement issued by Lieutenant Kingsley Ugwuoke, the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, the regiment said Thursday that the drill is a bi-annual training activity carried out across formations and units of the Nigerian Army.
The army said the exercise is meant to sharpen the operational skills of troops and improve their proficiency in handling weapons.
“It is aimed at refreshing the skills of professional soldiers, thereby enhancing their proficiency in weapon handling in order to achieve good results during military operations,” the statement said.
It added that the training would also help military authorities assess the preparedness of troops for combat and other operational assignments.
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