May 29: Army alerts on firing of 21 gun salute

This was contained in a statement issued by Charles Ekeocha, the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations in the Guards Brigade.He said: “Rehearsal for the presidential inauguration and swearing in ceremony has commenced since May 4 at the Eagle Square, Abuja. The practice session for the 21 gun salute will take place on May 20 and […]

This was contained in a statement issued by Charles Ekeocha, the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations in the Guards Brigade.
He said: “Rehearsal for the presidential inauguration and swearing in ceremony has commenced since May 4 at the Eagle Square, Abuja. The practice session for the 21 gun salute will take place on May 20 and May 25, and on the inauguration day, May 29.
The public is hereby notified, especially those living within Asokoro area of Abuja and its environ not to panic at the sound of simulated firing of military weapons during the dates.” (NAN)