Army issues statement to citizens as recruits take part in training

The army has asked citizens not to be petrified as recruits prepare for field training.

The army in a statement on Wednesday said there will be a field training exercise for recruits currently undergoing training at the Gambia Armed Forces Training School.

The field training will involve the movement of troops and firing of blank ammunition.

People in the Brikama and Jalanbang areas are asked to go about their businesses and not to panic.