Police announce training exercise in FCT, ask residents not to panic

The federal capital territory (FCT) police command has announced that it would be carrying out a training exercise on Thursday.

In a statement, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, force spokesperson, said the drill is to prepare operatives to respond appropriately to crises.

He urged FCT residents not to panic should they hear explosions during the simulation.

“In this regard, the Office of the National Security Adviser in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, wishes to notify residents of the Federal Capital Territory and its environs that there will be a simulation exercise on crisis response around Idu Train Station on THURSDAY 28TH NOVEMBER 2024 FROM 9:00am to 2:00pm,” the statement reads.

“Members of the public are hereby enjoined not to panic as the exercise, which will come with heavy sounds of explosives, will be carried out in a controlled environment with no possible danger to residents as it is aimed at simulating response to emergency situations.

“Thanks for your understanding and support always.”

The office of the national security adviser and the police also sent messages to FCT residents regarding the exercise.

“The Office of the National Security Adviser in collaboration with the Nigerian Police Force wish to notify residents of Abuja city and environs that there will be a simulation exercise on crisis response around Idu Train Station on Thursday 28th November 2024 from 9:00am to 2:00pm,” the message reads.

“Members of the public are hereby enjoined not to panic as the exercise is aimed at practicing response to emergency situations.”