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NDA holds marksmanship, precision training for Army cadets

The Army asked residents of Mando, Tsamiya, Kauya and Afaka to stay clear of the range area and not to panic.

• November 4, 2022
Nigerian Army cadets

The Nigerian Defence Academy says it is set to conduct marksmanship and precision training for Army cadets of 70 Regular Course at NDA Open Range Afaka, Kaduna.

Acting spokesperson for the NDA, Major Kayode Owolabi, said this in a statement on Friday in Kaduna, adding that the marksmanship and precision training would begin on Monday.

According to him, the inhabitants of Mando, Tsamiya, Kauya and Afaka general area are advised to stay clear of the range area and not to panic on hearing the sound of gunshots during the period from November 7 – 25.

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