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The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has ordered the deployment of 5000 personnel, two helicopters and 6 Armoured automobiles to take care of regulation and order on the Eagle Square, Abuja, venue of the All Progressive Congress (APC) National Convention.
The Force Public Relations Officer (PRO), Jimoh Moshood disclosed this in a assertion on Friday.
He mentioned; “A complete variety of Five Thousand (5000) Police Personnel comprising, the Police Mobile Force (PMF), the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), Special Protection Unit (SPU), the Explosive Ordice Department (EOD), the Police Mounted Troop, The Dog Section (K9), the Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department (FCIID).
“The Police Air-wing and the Force Armament Unit have been deployed underneath the supervision of the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Department of Operations, to make sure enough safety for all of the accredited individuals on the conference. Security protection have been supplied additionally in any respect the accreditation centres.
“In addition, two Police Helicopters, Six Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) are already deployed for the security of the convention. Personnel of other security and safety agencies are also being deployed to complement the Nigeria Police Force in ensuring adequate security and a hitch-free convention.”
“There will probably be diversion of site visitors from all of the routes to the Eagle Square from Ahmadu Bello Way, Shehu Shagari Way and different Roads resulting in the venue of the conference.
“Road users and other members of the Public are advised to use alternative routes. The diversion of traffic will take effect from 2200Hrs of 22nd of June, 2018 till the end of the convention,” he additionally mentioned.
Jimoh famous that solely accredited delegates and accredited party officers bearing the APC clearance/identification tags will probably be allowed into the venue.
He additionally acknowledged that personnel of all safety and security companies deployed for the safety of the conference should additionally put on the licensed identification tag conspicuously on the venue.
Jimoh additional defined that just one aide will probably be allowed to observe their principals into the venue of the conference.
The Force PRO warned all unauthorised particular person(s) and group(s) who haven't any enterprise with the conference to keep away from the venue.
As acknowledged by him, the total weight of the regulation will probably be utilized on any particular person or group of individuals who attempt to disrupt the orderliness and conduct of the conference.