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The Nigerian Army has issued a public advisory to residents of Enugu State, urging them not to be alarmed by the sight of significant troop and equipment movements or the sound of gunfire from March 17 to March 20. The reassurance came via a statement released Thursday by Lt.-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 82 Division, based in Enugu.
Lt.-Col. Unuakhalu explained that the activity is tied to a routine, week-long range classification exercise involving Nigerian Army personnel. “There’s no cause for concern,” he said, aiming to put residents at ease as the military carries out its scheduled operations. The advisory reflects the Army’s effort to maintain transparency and prevent unnecessary alarm during this period of heightened activity in the state.
“In line with the Army Headquarters Training Directives for 2025, the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army will conduct its first range classification exercise of the year from Monday, March 17 to Thursday, March 20, 2025.
“The exercise is designed to sharpen the shooting skills of officers and soldiers in the division, as well as assess the serviceability of weapons that have not been deployed in operations,” he added.
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Unuakhalu further assured the public, especially residents of Ogbede, Ukehe, Umoka, Affa, Ochima, and Onyohor communities in Udi LGA, that there was no cause for alarm.
He urged them not to panic on sighting heavy movement of troops and equipment or hearing gunshots during the specified dates.
Lt.-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 82 Division, advised locals to avoid the range area during the exercise, noting that it would involve live ammunition. He also expressed gratitude for the community’s ongoing cooperation and conveyed the warm regards of the General Officer Commanding 82 Division Nigerian
