Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Faruk Yahaya,
‘Do not panic,’ as Army explains explosions in Calabar
Nigerian Army has urged residents of Calabar, the Cross River State capital, to remain calm following series of explosions that rocked the city, from Friday.
According to the Army, the explosions are ‘a routine demolition exercise.’
It would be recalled that a series of explosions sent residents of Calabar into panic, as many feared invasion of their city by gunmen.
However, a statement signed by Assistant Army Public Relations Officer, 13 Brigade, Cpt Oluwatope Aluko disclosed that the Nigerian Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal team was slated for 14th of October to 17th.
She urged the public not to panic as the exercise was being conducted within the shooting range of the Nigerian Army and there was no cause for alarm.
“The Nigerian Army explosive ordnance disposal team is slated to conduct its demolition exercise which is a routine in the Nigerian Army at the Eburutu Cantonment shooting Range in Calabar from 14-17 October 2021.
“Members of Ikot Effangha, Ikot Ansa, and Lemna communities are advised to stay off range during the exercise.
“The general public is equally urged not to panic but to go about their lawful daily activities.
“Sequel, you are requested to inform the general public of the routine exercise. Thanks for your usual cooperation,” she stated.
