Military starts October 1 rehearsal in Aso Rock

The Nigerian armed forces on Thursday began military rehearsal towards the October 1 independence anniversary celebration.

The rehearsal took place at the forecourt of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Since October 1, 2010 when the anniversary celebration was marred by explosions at the Eagle Square, Abuja, subsequent celebrations organized by ex- President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration had taken place in Aso Rock.

The rehearsal is an indication that President Muhammadu Buhari, who will be
observing his first independence celebration as democratically elected president, will follow the path taken by his predecessor