HQ 2 Division Nigeria Army holds range classification exercise for basic battle course 11/2025 students

The Headquarters (HQ) 2 Division Training School in Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Ibadan, will be conducting Range Classification Exercise for students of BASIC BATTLE COURSE 11/2025 at Major General OF Azinta Shooting Range in Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Ibadan, on 10 October, 2025. 

In line with their training requirement, students will be making use of the Range general area for firing of life ammunition. The exercise is part of initial training activities for the students soldiers which is intended to help ascertain the level of troops' training and preparedness for battle and other assigned military duties. It is also aimed to train and refresh them in professional shooting skills, and to enhance their proficiency in weapon handling, in order to achieve good results during military operations. 

In view of the above, all families within Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, and those situated around it, are please informed not to panic on hearing sounds of gun shots. Accordingly, farmers, hunters, and general users of the Range area, are please advised to avoid the area on the above stated date.

E-signed:

Lt. Col. Polycarp Okoye

Acting Deputy Director

Army Public Relations 

2 Division Nigerian Army

9 October 2025