Kaduna: Army alerts residents on movement of troops, weapons

Ahead of the commencement of Exercise Vulcan Glow VII slated for October 28, 2019, the Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery (NASA), has informed members of the general public, especially residents of Kachia and environs of Kaduna State, on the movement of troops, military weapons and equipment.

A statement issued by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Captain Mohammed Maidawa, in Kaduna, advised the public not to panic and also to keep away from the general area of the exercise between October 28 and November 1, 2019.

He explained that there will be a pulling out parade for some retired former Corps Commanders, Major Generals and Brigadier Generals of the Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery on November 2, 2019, at the Nigerian Army School of Artillery parade ground.

His words: “During the exercise, mass movement of troops and military weapons and equipment will be noticed as well as sound of gun shots. The general public, especially residents of Kachia and environs are advised not to panic and also to keep away from the general area of the exercise.

” The exercise will be climaxed with a fire power demonstration on Friday, November 1, 2019’’, the statement noted.