DHQ prepares to march with armed forces and security agencies

DHQ prepares to march with armed forces and security agencies

Abuja (Core Reporters) The Defense Headquarters (DHQ) will embark on a route march on Friday, October 10 which is a routine physical fitness exercise aimed at promoting synergy, physical readiness and esprit de corps among personnel of the armed forces and other security agencies.

The march which will begin at 5am on Friday will start from Aguiyi Ironsi Cantonment football ground to Mambilla Barracks and return to the cantonment via Niger Barracks.

This was stated by the director of Defense Information. General Brihadier Tukur Gusau, “The Defense Headquarters (DHQ) wishes to inform the general public that the Armed Forces and security agencies will conduct a route march exercise on Friday, 10 October 2025, starting at 5:00 am

“The exercise will take off from Aguiyi Ironsi Cantonment football ground to Mambilla Barracks and return to the cantonment via Niger Barracks. The Route March is a routine physical fitness exercise aimed at promoting synergy, physical readiness and esprit de corps among personnel of the armed forces and other security agencies.

“Accordingly, members of the public, especially road users within the Asokoro-AYA axis, are hereby informed and advised to use alternative routes as directed by officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other traffic management authorities, who will be on ground to ensure smooth flow of traffic.

“Defense Headquarters regrets any inconvenience the temporary diversion may cause and appreciates the understanding and cooperation of the general public.”