Nigerian Army warns Calabar residents to stay off explosives detonation range

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Uba Group

BY MAYOWA SAMUEL

The 13 Brigade Command of the Nigerian Army, Calabar, has alerted residents of Calabar that it would dispose of expired explosives at the shooting range in Calabar between October 14 and 17.

The warning was contained in a statement issued on Friday by Capt. Oluwatope Dorcas-Aluko, Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 13 Brigade, Calabar.

Dorcas-Aluko disclosed in the statement that it was a routine military exercise aimed at detonating expired explosives.

It stated, “Members of Ikot Effangha, Ikot Ansa and Lemna communities are advised to stay off the range during the exercise.

“The general public are equally urged not to panic from sound of explosives but (should) go about their lawful daily activities.”