Photos Emerge as Buhari Arrives Army Parade in Military Apparel

Photos Emerge as Buhari Arrives Army Parade in Military Apparel

  • President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the Nigerian Army for the 2023 Trooping and Presentation of Colours Parade
  • President Buhari was seen donning his full military regalia at the ceremony organised by the Army
  • The event was staged at the historic Eagle Square at the Federal Capital Territory on Thursday, April 27

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FCT, Abuja - President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived at the 2023 Nigerian Army Trooping and Presentation of Colours Parade.

Buhari, who arrived at Eagle Square, the parade venue, at about 10:18 am, was accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Ibrahim Gambari.

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President Muhammadu Buhari in his full military regalia for the 2023 Nigerian Army Trooping and Presentation of Colours Parade. Photo: President Muhammadu Buhari
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The retired army general was dressed in the ceremonial military uniform and reviewed over 1,000 officers on standby on parade.

In attendance were the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor; the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya and the Inspector-General of Police Usman Baba are in attendance, Daily Trust reported.

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As reported by Vanguard, Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, and Senate President Ahmad Lawan were among the dignitaries in attendance.

Military warns interim government plotters, says they won’t succeed

In another development, the military has described those plotting interim national government in the country as mischievous.

It warned the proponents of such unconstitutional ventures and ideas to stop.

According to the DHQ, the Independent National Electoral Commission had conducted elections and declared a president-elect, which the military recognises.

This was disclosed by the director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Musa Danmadami, at a press briefing attended by a Legit.ng reporter. According to him, the military will always defend what the constitution says.

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Meanwhile, Nigerians stranded in Sudan have been discouraged from embarking on any journey to border nations.

The Federal Government of Nigeria handed the advice to Nigerians on Tuesday, April 25.

According to the FG, an attempt to head to Sudan's neighbouring countries would be dangerous for Nigerians.

The FG, in a statement co-signed by the director overseeing the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Permanent Secretary Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, said all planned trips to the borders should be aborted.

Source: Legit.ng

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.