The Central Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy has started a retraining exercise on marksmanship and weapons handling for its personnel to reduce collateral damage in their civil engagement duties.
The exercise Second Quarter CNC 2024 Range Classification and Small Arms Firing Exercise was held on Monday, at the Elele 5 Battalion Barracks of the Nigerian Army.
It is aimed at ensuring that naval personnel act with professionalism in civil engagements, among other objectives.
The Flag Officer Commanding Central Naval Command, Rear Admiral Samson Bura, led officers and ratings in the exercise, stating that continuous qualitative training of its manpower would effectively safeguard the country’s territorial integrity and resources.
Bura, who was represented by the Fleet Commander, Headquarters Central Fleet, Rear Admiral Nnamdi Ekwom, said…