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Nigerian military prepares for presidential inauguration

Xinhua, May 19, 2015 Adjust font size:

The Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army has alerted the public on firing of artillery guns for Presidential Inauguration and Swearing in Ceremony come May 29.

Rehearsal for the Presidential Inauguration and Swearing in Ceremony has commenced since May 4 at the Eagle Square in Abuja, the nation's capital city, Maj. Charles Ekeocha, the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations in the Guards Brigade said in a statement reaching Xinhua.

He said the rehearsal involved firing of the traditional 21 gun salute on May 20 and May 25, and on the inauguration day, May 29.

The military spokesperson said those living within Asokoro area of Abuja and its environ should not to panic at the sound of simulated firing of military weapons during the dates. Endi