Some residents of Ajobo, Omolabu and Idi-Omo along Arulogun Road, Ojoo, in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, have raised the alarm over the dangers they face with the 2 Division, Nigerian Army shooting range.

They claimed to have been appealing to the government and the Nigerian Army for years but their plea appears to have fallen on deaf ears.

Members of the community told The Guardian, yesterday, that the bullets from the shooting range often escaped the stop-buff at the army shooting range into the communities and damage their property, saying they are at risk of being hit by the bullets.

They, therefore, implored the Federal Government, the state governor, Seyi Makinde; Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II and other stakeholders to liaise with Nigerian Army to resolve the issue amicably to avoid further loss of life and property.

Chairman of one of the estates, Adewale Agboola, said: “The bullets damage walls and roofs of our buildings and our children are on holiday. We are not asking them not to train but they should look for better ways to protect us. They should make use of rubber bullets.”

“We appeal to the government at all levels to intervene because if they kill us, how do they want us to contribute to the quota of the national income.”

Another resident, Adeola Adeniyi, said: “The situation as regard the army shooting range is very bad. It hasn’t been easy. We are in pains. My vehicle and windows are damaged. I don’t long feel safe in my home. Whenever I am going out, I can’t leave my children and my mother alone anymore.”