Army alerts Abuja residents of battle simulation exercise in barracks
Troops at the Nigerian Army Headquarters will conduct a battle simulation exercise from Tuesday, October 24, to Wednesday, October 25, 2023.
The exercise will take place at the 7 Guards Battalion Obstacle Course in Lungi Barracks, Maitama, Abuja.
This was made known in a press release shared on their X account on Monday.
The statement said, “As part of activities scheduled for the Inter Formation Combat Platoon Obstacle Crossing Competition 2023. From Tuesday 24 October to Wednesday 25 October 2023. Army Headquarters Garrison will conduct a battle simulation exercise at 7 Guards Battalion Obstacle Course Lungi Barracks, Maitama, Abuja.
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“The Exercise will involve real-time battlefield simulations and activities. Accordingly, there would be large battle sounds that would be heard during the exercise which are in line with the training exercise.
“Consequently, members of the general public who reside around Maitama, Asokoro, AYA, and the environs are not to panic but go about their normal respective businesses as the battle sounds would not raise any security concern. Furthermore, all necessary safety measures have been put in place.”