- The 14 Brigade Nigerian Army, Ohafia, is conducting a Day and Night Shooting Competition as part of the 82 Division Corporals and Below Competition 2026.
- The drill is taking place today, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Shooting Range in Ohafia, from 12:00 noon until 11:00 pm.
- Residents of Ohafia and surrounding communities have been advised to stay away from the range area and remain calm despite the sound of heavy gunfire.
The 14 Brigade Nigerian Army has alerted the residents of Abia State to a scheduled shooting exercise aimed at enhancing the combat readiness and marksmanship of its personnel.
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement released by Captain Muyiwa Ayara on behalf of the Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, the military explained that the exercise is a routine part of the “82 Division Corporals and Below Competition 2026.”
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The exercise, which spans both afternoon and night hours at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Shooting Range, is designed to improve the operational efficiency of participating soldiers.
To ensure the safety of lives and property, the Army has established a controlled and secure environment, urging the public to avoid unauthorized movements within the designated training zone.
Military authorities have specifically requested that the public adhere to the following safety measures:
- Maintain calm and do not panic at the sound of gunshots during the designated hours.
- Strictly avoid the shooting range and its immediate environs throughout the duration of the drill.
- Follow all instructions provided by military personnel on the ground.
The announcement of the military exercise comes amidst a busy day of administrative changes in Nigeria.
Earlier today, President Bola Tinubu approved several key appointments in the education sector, including new chairmen for NECO and the NBTE, and a new Rector for the Federal Polytechnic, N’yak-Shendam.
On the political front, the landscape remains fluid as Adamu Atiku, the son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, officially resigned his position as Commissioner for Works and Energy in Adamawa State.
Simultaneously, the Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the ongoing leadership dispute within the PDP, a decision that is expected to shape the party’s future ahead of the next electoral cycle.
