Army holds arms exercise at Ajilete, Ogun
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Army
By Henry Oladele
Lagos, March 2, 2017 (NAN) The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army says it will conduct small arms proficiency exercise from March 2 to March 18 at Ajilete Range, Ogun State.
Lt.-Col. Olaolu Daudu, spokesman of 81 Division, said in a statement in Lagos on Thursday that the exercise would be held to improve on troop’s level of weapon handling.
“The exercise is to ascertain the serviceability of weapons and ammunition as well as prepare its troops for Nigerian Army Small Arms Championship.
“This exercise will involve movement of troops within Lagos and Ogun states and live firing at the Ajilete range area.
“Consequently, the people of Lagos and Ogun states are advised not to panic during the period of the exercise especially people resident in Ajilete Area,” the army said. (NAN)
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(Edited by Bayo Sekoni / Wale Ojetimi)