Police in Adamawa State have deployed more personnel and assets in preparation of President Mohammad Buhari’s visit to the state tomorrow.
SP Suleiman Nguroje, the state police public relations officer, in a statement made available to newsmen in Yola said the command had directed officers to display high level of professionalism and respect for human rights during the visit.
“Adamawa State police command wishes to inform members of the public that in an effort to sustain the already existing public order, public safety and security in the state, the commissioner of police, Sikiru Akande, has ordered the deployment of additional operational assets ahead of the visit,” he said.
The assets include deployment of surveillance patrol men, tactical/operational teams, Police Mobile Force (PMF), Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), Crowd/Traffic Control Unit among others. The teams are expected to carry out covert operations as well as confidence-building patrols in the state in conjunction with sister security agencies.
“The CP is assuring of synergy and good working relationship among all security agencies which will be put into place and that the police is committed to working with other patriotic stakeholders towards ensuring public order in the state before, during and after the visit of Mr President.
“The CP being the head of internal security in the state is already on ground to coordinate the security deployment and ensure all things being equal, the visit of Mr. President is hitch-free. “
“Vehicular movement has been restricted especially those coming from Sangere-Numan road toYola town to branch from Federal Government Girls’ College Junction through Jambutu Motor Park leading to Doubeli Junction.
“For those coming from Yola town to the Airport, they are advised to take the 80 Housing Units through the Commissioners’ Quarters down to Mubi round.
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