Three military officers who were participating in the Democracy Day Parade, on Monday, slumped and collapsed at the Eagle Square, Abuja.
The three military officers who collapsed during the parade were 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.
The three military officers were then rushed to a tent, where they were provided medical care. It was also gathered that they were successfully resuscitated.
It was not clear whether they were able to return to their duty beats for the continuation of their duties.
Meanwhile, the parade ceremony was in commemoration of the Democracy Day.
The event saw combat march display by the Nigerian Army Women Corps as well as the combined silent drill display by the Armed Forces and Police.
Buhari, shortly after arriving at the parade ground inspected the parade immediately and was followed by military/police march past in slow and quick time. He also signed the anniversary register, followed by the parade commander leading three hearty cheers.
In attendance were former President Goodluck Jonathan, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, 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.
Notably, Kingibe who was the running mate of the winner of the 1993 presidential election, M.K.O. Abiola, was introduced as former Vice President and invited to join in a group photograph with President Buhari, Jonathan, Senate President Ahmad Lawan; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila; the Chief Justice of the Federation, Ibrahim Tanko, and the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Adamu.
