The Headquarters (HQ) 2 Division Training School, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Ibadan, will be graduating students of Basic Battle Course (BBC) 10/2025 at Major General OF Azinta Shooting Range in Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Ibadan, on 18 July 2025.
According to a release signed by the Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 2 Division Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Polycarp Okoye, the students will be making use of the Range general area for inter platoon firing competition from Wednesday 16 - Thursday 18 July 2025.
The Lt. Col. said the exercise is to mark the end of a major training requirement for student soldiers who have successfully gone through the BBC within the training period.
He said the Shooting competition is intended to train and refresh students' skills as professional soldiers, thereby enhancing their proficiency in weapon handling, in order to achieve good results during military operations.
Lt. Col. Okoye stated that the exercise equally helps to ascertain the level of troops' training and preparedness for battle and other assigned military duties.
In view of the development, the Army urge all families within Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, and those situated around it not to panic on hearing sounds of gun shots during the period.
He advised farmers, hunters, and general users of the Range area to avoid the area throughout the period.
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