Army alerts on movement of weapons, troops in Kaduna

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

A statement issued by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Captain Mohammed Maidawa, yesterday 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 noted 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.

“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.