The 301 Artillery Regiment (General Support) Nigerian Army is holding the 2026 First schedule of Range Classification Exercise from Monday 30th to Tuesday 31st March 2026, at the 301 Artillery Regiment (GS) Small Arms Range, Liji, Gombe State.
A statement signed and made available to Jewel Times by the Acting Assistant Director
Army Public Relations 301 Artillery Regiment (General Support) Gombe, Lieutenant Kingsley Ugwuoke, said “The exercise is a major training requirement for troops of the Nigerian Army (NA), which is a bi – annual routine, observed at all levels of the different units and formations of the Nigeria Army across the country.
The statement said the exercise is aimed at refreshing the skills of professional soldiers, thereby enhancing their proficiency in weapon handling, in order to achieve good results during military operations.
It equally assists in ascertaining the level of troops’ training and preparedness for battle and other assigned military duties.
The army urged neighboring communities not to panic on hearing of gunshots.
“In view of the above, all communities situated around Liji, particularly around the shooting range, are please informed not to panic on hearing sounds of gun shots during this period. Accordingly, all those farming and hunting within the shooting range area are please advised to avoid the range area throughout the period”.