GOMBE POLICE TO CONDUCT TWO-DAY SHOOTING EXERCISE, WARN RESIDENTS
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By:Tajudeen Aminat
The Gombe State Police Command has announced a two-day shooting range exercise at the Gombe Military Shooting Range in Liji, Gombe State.
The exercise is scheduled to take place from Wednesday, August 12, to Thursday, August 13, 2026, between 7am and 4pm daily.
The command disclosed this in a public announcement signed by its Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, on Tuesday.
Abdullahi said the exercise was part of the routine activities of police personnel and urged residents and commuters within the area not to panic upon hearing gunshots.
He said, “The Gombe State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that a routine range exercise will be conducted by its personnel from Wednesday, 12th August to Thursday, 13th August, 2026, between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily, at the Gombe Military Shooting Range, Liji.”
The command advised residents and commuters within the vicinity of the shooting range to avoid unnecessary movement around the designated area while the exercise is ongoing.
It also warned members of the public against trespassing into the range, stressing that the restriction was necessary to prevent avoidable incidents and ensure safety.
“Members of the public are advised not to panic at the sound of gunshots during the stated period and to avoid unnecessary movement or trespassing around the designated range area for safety reasons,” Abdullahi said.
The police spokesman further urged parents and guardians to caution their children and wards against going near the shooting range during the exercise.
Residents were also advised to comply with instructions issued by security personnel deployed around the area.
Abdullahi assured the public that the command appreciated their cooperation and understanding as it continued efforts to maintain safety and security across the state.
The exercise is expected to end at 4pm on Thursday, August 13.
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