Independence Day: Don’t Panic Over Firing Of Artillery- Army

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Independence Day: Don’t Panic Over Firing Of Artillery- Army

 

The Nigerian Army Guards Brigade has urged the public not to panic over the movement for the firing of field artillery guns during the 2019 Independence Anniversary Parade.

 The Army gave the assurance in a statement by Capt. Haruna Tagwai, Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, on Saturday in Abuja.

The 59th Independence Day Anniversary Parade is scheduled for Oct. 1 at the Fore Court of the Presidential Villa Abuja.

“As part of the ceremonial activities for the anniversary, there would also be the traditional firing of Artillery Gun salute during the occasion.

“Members of the public especially those living within Asokoro, Maitama and its environs are hereby alerted.

“They are urged not to panic on hearing the sound of firing of weapons during the aforementioned period,” he said.