The Nigeria Police Force has notified inhabitants of the Federal Capital Territory that a crisis response simulation exercise will take place on Thursday, November 28, 2024.
The drill, conducted in partnership with the Office of the National Security Adviser, will take place around Idu Train Station from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
According to a statement issued on Thursday by Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the exercise is part of the Federal Government’s efforts to improve security forces’ preparation in dealing with security challenges across the country.
“In furtherance of efforts in combating all forms of crimes and criminality in Nigeria, the Federal Government has initiated a joint operation and training exercise to prepare security forces to respond appropriately and adequately to security threats in Nigeria.
“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 9am to 2pm,” the statement read.
Residents are encouraged not to panic during the practice, which will include massive explosions in a “controlled environment.”
The police told the public that the simulation poses no danger and is intended to evaluate emergency response capabilities.
