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Democracy Day: Three collapse during military parade

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Bayo Millz
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No fewer than three persons collapsed on Monday during the military parade to mark the Democracy Day ceremony at Eagles Square, Abuja.

Those who collapsed during the parade were believed to be members of the different units of the military, who had been on their feet hours before the commencement of the event.

The colorful parade, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, was already in motion when a bit of commotion broke out from behind one of the parties as some security and medical personnel were seen scrambling stretchers to move those who had collapsed for urgent medical attention.

They were rushed to the tents provided at the square for medical personnel where physicians successfully resuscitated them.

According to reports, it was not clear whether they were able to return to their duty beats for the continuation of their duties.

On arrival, President Muhammadu Buhari inspected the parade immediately and was followed by military/police march past in slow and quick time.

The event also involved combat march display by the Nigerian Army Women Corps as well as the combined silent drill display by the Armed Forces and Police.

Dignitaries in attendance were former Presiding Officers of the National Assembly, Service Chiefs, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Youth Corps Members and former Cabinet Member under President Yar’Adua, Babagana Kingibe, President Goodluck Jonathan, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

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