NAN-H-86
March
By Constance Athekame
Abuja, Nov. 29, 2016 (NAN) Troops of the Nigerian Army serving in Abuja are scheduled to hold their monthly route march on Friday Dec. 2 between 6.a.m. and 8.a.m.
A statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by Capt. MN Ja’Afaru Ja’Afaru, Army Headquarters Garrison, explained that the exercise was part of its routine training.
He said the route for the exercise will be from Aguyi Ironsi Cantonment-Niger Barrack-Mambilla Barracks and back to Aguyi Ironsi Cantonment.
“The exercise, which is mandatory for all personnel of the Nigerian Army serving in FCT, is aimed at testing the physical fitness and endurance of troops.
“The general public, especially those residing in Abuja and environs, are advised not to panic over troop’s movement.
“Members of the public are therefore requested to continue with their normal legitimate activities during the exercise.’’ (NAN)
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Edited by Idahosa Asowata