Police hold shooting drill in Jigawa, urge calm

Residents of Tsohon Gari and surrounding communities in Birnin Kudu Local Government Area have been urged not to panic as the Jigawa State Police Command has scheduled a routine shooting range exercise for Sunday (today), August 2, 2026, at the CP AT Abdullahi Shooting Range.

This was contained in a statement made available to journalists by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Jigawa State Command, SP Shi’isu Adam, in Dutse, the state capital, on Saturday.

According to the PPRO, all arrangements have been concluded for the exercise, which will take place at the designated facility in Tsohon Gari.

“The Command wishes to inform the general public that all preparations have been made to conduct a shooting range exercise for its personnel tomorrow, Sunday, 2nd August, 2026, at the CP AT Abdullahi Shooting Range, located at Tsohon Gari, Birnin Kudu Local Government Area,” SP Adam stated.

He explained that the training is part of the command’s regular programme to improve firearms handling and tactical skills among officers.

“The exercise forms part of the command’s routine operational training and firearms proficiency programme aimed at enhancing the capacity, professionalism, combat readiness, and operational effectiveness of police personnel,” he said.

Adam noted that the goal is to better equip personnel for their constitutional mandate.

“It is aimed at improving the discharge of our constitutional duties of protecting lives and property across the state,” the PPRO added.

The command specifically called on residents living close to the range to remain calm during the exercise.

“Members of the public, particularly residents of Tsohon Gari and its surrounding communities, are hereby advised not to panic upon hearing gunshots within the period of the exercise,” SP Adam said.

He assured residents that the firing would be conducted in a safe and controlled environment. To avoid any incident, the police also advised members of the public to stay away from the area throughout the training.

“The firing will be carried out in a controlled and secured environment under strict supervision. The Command further appeals to residents to avoid the immediate vicinity of the shooting range throughout the duration of the exercise to ensure public safety and facilitate the smooth conduct of the training,” the statement added

Accordingly, the Jigawa police spokesperson said the measure is purely preventive and in the interest of the community.

“This advisory is to ensure that there is no unnecessary fear and that the training proceeds without any hindrance,” he explained.

The PPRO also expressed appreciation to residents for their continued cooperation with security agencies in the state.

“The Jigawa State Police Command appreciates the understanding, cooperation, and continued support of the good people of the state,” he stated.

He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to public safety and continuous capacity building for its personnel.

“The Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents while continuously improving the operational competence of its personnel,” Adam stated.