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Insecurity: Nigerian Army moves weapons into Abuja ahead of October 1

The equipment is to be used to protect the FCT during the Independence Day celebration.

• September 27, 2021
Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army has urged residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) not to panic as it moves heavy military equipment across the capital ahead of Nigeria’s 61st Independence celebration.

Commander, Guards Brigade, Mohammed Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Guard Brigade, Godfrey Abakpa, on Monday in Abuja.

Mr Usman said there would be movement of heavy military equipment into the FCT and environs, adding the equipment would be used during the Independence Day celebration on October 1.

“The general public is hereby notified not to panic at the sight of the military equipment which will be used purposely for the Independence Day parade celebrations,” he said.

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