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FG Issues Security Warning Ahead of 61st Independence Anniversary

The federal government has alerted the general public to heightened security activities, preparatory to the events marking the country’s 61st Independence anniversary.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, issued the security alert in a statement in Abuja yesterday.

He, however, urged residents of the Federal Capital Territory and its environs not to panic and to go about their legitimate activities.

”Residents are enjoined to report suspicious persons and movements to the security agencies through the following numbers: 09-6305396, 08031230631, 08032003557 and 122,” the minister said.

The alert was issued on the same day the federal government unveiled programme of activities lined up to mark the 61st Independence anniversary celebration.

At a press conference held yesterday at the Radio House, Garki, Abuja, Mohammed said the activities were dual, beginning with last year’s 60th year-long Diamond Jubilee Independence anniversary celebration and that this would come to a close on September 30, 2021, but that the activities had been arranged to dovetail into that of the 61st Independence anniversary on October 1.

The activities include a Special Interdenominational Church Service billed to hold at the National Christian Centre on September 26, to be followed by a Special Award Ceremony/ Discover Nigeria on September 30.

The Independence Anniversary Parade holds at the Eagle Square on October 1.
The events will climax with a Special Jummat Service at the National Mosque also on October 1.

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