Massive military movements in Abuja

There will be a mass movement of soldiers in the nation's capital, Abuja, tomorrow, the Nigerian Army has said.

Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Aliyu Yusuf said that the exercise would hold between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m, is a Route March for officers and soldiers serving in the country's city of power, for the month of May.

He  to residents of Abuja not to panic at the sight of the soldiers.

According to the spokesperson, the movement is expected to progress from the Guards Brigade Sports Complex to Niger Barracks, up to Mambilla Barracks and back to the Guards Brigade Sports Complex.

“The exercise was mandatory for all personnel of the Nigerian Army serving in the FCT to test their physical fitness and determine their endurance capabilities,” Yusuf added.

The Nigerian military has disclosed plans to embark on a mass movement of soldiers in the nation's capital, Abuja, tomorrow.