By Asare Asare, Daily Post
Authorities of 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu, have advised residents of Ogoja and Yala local government areas of Cross River State not to be scared when they see the heavy movement of troops and their armament from Monday.
In a statement signed by the acting Deputy Director of the Army Public Relations of the Division, Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullah I said the Army will conduct the Inter-Division Combat Company Orienteering and Adventure Competition at Ogoja from Monday.
He listed that communities in the two nearby local government areas will host the competition where such movement will take place and armament displayed.
“The communities include Okuku, Emaje, Akwuniyi, Abocheche, Abakpa, and Ishibori.
“These communities will witness the increased movement of troops for the exercise. Hence, we advise the people not to panic but to remain calm and go about their normal lawful activities peacefully,” he said.