Gun Shots Will Ring Out In Abuja In The Next 5 Days, Says Army

The Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army has informed that they would be firing artillery guns in preparation for the Presidential inauguration and swearing in Ceremony,

as well as on the main day.

The assistant Director, Army Public Relations in the Guards Brigade, Charles Ekeocha, who disclosed this in a said that they had already began preparations for the May 29 event on 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,” he said.

He advised the public, 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.