Army to commence demolition of unserviceable ordinances in Akwa Ibom

The 2 Brigade Nigerian Army has announced plans to commence demolition of unserviceable ammunition and explosives at 6 Battalion Range Area of Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

Lieutenant Adebowale Adejimi, acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, who disclosed this in a press release in Uyo on Saturday, said the exercise will take place from Tuesday to Thursday, September 10-19, 2024.

He urged the people of Abak to stay off the designated exercise area within the period, even as he encouraged them not to panic at the sound of the explosives.

Adejimi assured that adequate security measures have been put in place to protect lives and properties in the area.

The statement read thus: “The demolition of unserviceable ammunition and explosives is scheduled to take place at 6 Battalion Range Area in Abak LGA, from Tue 10-Thu 19 Sep 2024.

“Consequently, the good people of Abak LGA are please requested to stay off the designated exercise area. They are also requested not to panic at the sound of explosives. They are correspondingly to note that adequate measures have been placed for safety and security at the range area and environs.”