The Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA, has announced a temporary road closure and traffic diversion in the vicinity of the Rigachikun-Kawo-Mando area, in Kaduna.

Major Mohammed Maiwada, Public Relations Officer, Nigerian Defence Academy, in a statement, said the road closure will be between August 30, 2024, from 7 am to 11 am on Friday.

According to the statement: “The affected area will be from the Nigerian Army Command Engineering Depot (at the Nigerian-Turkish International School Junction) in Rigachikun-Kawo Fly Over-Mando-Afaka.

“This temporary road closure/diversion is necessary to ensure the safe conduct of the “Endurance Run,” a key training exercise for all first-term Army, Navy, and Air Force cadets of the NDA, as part of the annual “Exercise Camp Initial” programme.”

In the statement, Major Maiwada advised motorists to plan their journeys accordingly and use alternative routes during the affected hours.

“The NDA apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and seeks the understanding and cooperation of the general public,” he said.