The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has announced a routine security simulation exercise scheduled to take place at the Asaba International Airport and parts of the Ogwashi-Ukwu environs in Delta State on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
The exercise, according to the security advisory issued by the Office, is part of routine preparedness and simulation activities designed to strengthen coordination and response capabilities among relevant security and emergency-management agencies.
The authorities have consequently urged residents, travellers, motorists and other members of the public within the affected areas not to panic or mistake the exercise for an actual security incident.
Members of the public who have no essential business in the designated areas have also been advised to avoid the locations during the exercise in order to allow security personnel and other participating agencies to carry out the operation without unnecessary interference.
The advisory is particularly important for residents around the airport corridor and Ogwashi-Ukwu, as simulation exercises of this nature may involve the movement of security personnel, emergency responders and other operational activities that could temporarily create an atmosphere similar to an actual emergency.
The ONSA’s notice is aimed at preventing misinformation, confusion and unnecessary alarm among members of the public.
Travellers using Asaba International Airport have therefore been advised to remain calm, follow official instructions and cooperate with security personnel throughout the exercise.
The public is equally encouraged to rely on official information from relevant authorities rather than unverified reports or social media messages concerning activities in the affected areas.
The exercise underscores the importance of continuous security preparedness, inter-agency coordination and effective emergency response mechanisms in safeguarding critical infrastructure and protecting lives and property.
Fresh Facts Magazine urges members of the public in Asaba, Ogwashi-Ukwu and adjoining communities to remain calm, exercise caution and cooperate with the authorities during the scheduled simulation exercise.
