The Adamawa State Police Command has announced plans to conduct a shooting exercise in Yola, urging residents around Girei Road not to panic upon hearing gunshots during the exercise.
The exercise is scheduled to take place on November 12, 2026, at the Counter Terrorism Unit,CTU, base along Girei Road, Yola.
The command’s spokesperson, CSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
He said personnel of the Special Protection Unit,SPU, Base 3, Yola, would participate in the exercise as part of efforts to improve their firearms handling skills and strengthen their capacity to carry out security operations.
The command advised residents living around Girei Road and neighbouring areas to remain calm and avoid the training ground throughout the exercise to ensure their safety.
It added that the exercise would be conducted under the supervision of designated officers.