The Gombe State Police Command has announced a two-day shooting range exercise at the Gombe Military Shooting Range in Liji, Gombe State.
According to the command, the exercise is scheduled to hold from Wednesday, August 12, to Thursday, August 13, 2026, between 7am and 4pm on both days.
The command disclosed this in a public announcement signed by its Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, on Tuesday.
Abdullahi said the exercise was part of the routine activities of police personnel, urging residents and commuters in the area not to panic over the sound of gunshots.
He said, “The Gombe State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that a routine range exercise will be conducted by its personnel from Wednesday, 12th August to Thursday, 13th August, 2026, between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily, at the Gombe Military Shooting Range, Liji.”
The command advised members of the public, particularly residents and commuters within the vicinity of the shooting range, to avoid unnecessary movement around the designated area during the exercise.
The PPRO also warned members of the public against trespassing into the shooting range, stressing that the restriction was necessary to prevent avoidable incidents during the exercise.
“Members of the public are advised not to panic at the sound of gunshots during the stated period and to avoid unnecessary movement or trespassing around the designated range area for safety reasons,” Abdullahi said.
He also appealed to parents and guardians to warn their children and wards against approaching the shooting range during the exercise.
The command urged residents to follow the directives of security personnel deployed around the area.
Abdullahi assured members of the public that the police appreciated their cooperation and understanding as it continued efforts to ensure safety and security across the state.
The exercise is scheduled to end at 4pm on Thursday, August 13.