As part of the ceremonial activities for the anniversary, there would also be the traditional firing of Artillery Gun salute during the occasion.
A statement by Capt. Haruna Tagwai, Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, on Saturday in Abuja , urges members of the public not to panic.
“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.
Field artillery guns are to fired as part of activities to celebrate Nigeria’s 59th anniversary parade which is scheduled to hold at the forecourt of the Presidential villa on Tuesday, October 1st..
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