Nigerian Army Assures Public as 26 Armoured Brigade Concludes Training Exercise in Jigawa
The Nigerian Army’s 26 Armoured Brigade has announced a scheduled military training exercise in Birnin Kudu, Jigawa State, urging local residents to remain calm amid expected gunfire. The reassurance was issued in an official statement from the Brigade’s Garrison Commander, Lieutenant Colonel PJ Miri Dashe, on Saturday.
The three-day range exercise is set to commence on Monday, March 30, and conclude on Wednesday, April 1, at the Police Shooting Range in Birnin Kudu. The statement clarified that the sounds of gunfire heard during this period will be part of a routine, planned drill and should not be a cause for alarm.
For public safety, the military has advised all civilians to avoid the shooting range and its immediate vicinity throughout the exercise duration. This precaution is standard procedure during live-fire training to prevent any accidental incidents.
The Army highlighted that such regular training drills are critical for maintaining the operational readiness of its personnel. The exercises are designed to sharpen weapons handling skills, improve tactical proficiency, and ensure troops remain prepared to respond effectively to evolving security challenges across the country.
Residents of Birnin Kudu and neighboring communities have been asked to continue their daily activities normally while cooperating with security agencies. The statement concluded that the overarching goal of the exercise is to bolster the capacity of the armed forces to fulfill their fundamental duty of protecting lives and property.
This announcement comes as Nigerian security forces periodically conduct such drills to maintain combat effectiveness. The proactive communication from the 26 Armoured Brigade reflects standard protocols to manage public perception and ensure civilian safety during military operations in community areas.
