Police beef up security, restrict drone operation in Akwa Ibom ahead of Tinubu's visit
Akwa Ibom State is gearing up for a secure visit from President Bola Tinubu, with the Police Command and other security agencies taking stringent measures to ensure a smooth and incident-free event.
The Police Commissioner, CP Baba Mohamad Azare, announced that the command, in collaboration with other security agencies, has put in place robust security measures to check any instances of criminal activities during the President's visit.
The visit, scheduled for Friday, November 5, 2026, is for the commissioning of projects and a town hall meeting with political stakeholders in the state.
To prevent any potential security risks, the Police Commissioner revealed that there will be a complete ban on drone operation within the Uyo metropolis during the visit.
The Commissioner also announced that some routes in the state will be temporarily restricted during the visit, including Airport Road, Shelter Afrique Junction, Oron Road, Nung Oku Junction, Mbierebe Junction, and Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
He urged the public to use alternative routes and cooperate with security forces during the visit to ensure the safety of all.
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced increased security measures for President Bola Tinubu's visit to the state on November 5, 2026.
The visit, which includes the commissioning of projects and a town hall meeting with political stakeholders, has prompted the police to enforce a complete ban on drone operations within the Uyo metropolis during the event.
In addition, some routes in the state will be temporarily restricted, including Airport Road, Shelter Afrique Junction, Oron Road, Nung Oku Junction, Mbierebe Junction, and Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
The Police Commissioner, CP Baba Mohamad Azare, urged the public to use alternative routes and cooperate with security forces to ensure the safety of all during the visit.
Akwa Ibom State Police Command announces increased security measures for President Tinubu's visit
- President Bola Tinubu's visit to Akwa Ibom State on November 5, 2026.
- Drone operations will be prohibited within the Uyo metropolis during the event.
- Some routes in the state will be temporarily restricted, including Airport Road, Shelter Afrique Junction, Oron Road, Nung Oku Junction, Mbierebe Junction, and Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
- The Police Commissioner, CP Baba Mohamad Azare, urges the public to use alternative routes and cooperate with security forces to ensure the safety of all during the visit.
President Bola Tinubu is set to visit Akwa Ibom State on November 5, 2026. To ensure a smooth visit, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced increased security measures.
To prevent any potential security risks, drone operations will be prohibited within the Uyo metropolis during the event.
Some routes in the state will be temporarily restricted, including Airport Road, Shelter Afrique Junction, Oron Road, Nung Oku Junction, Mbierebe Junction, and Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
In a bid to ensure the safety of all during the visit, the Police Commissioner, CP Baba Mohamad Azare, has urged the public to use alternative routes and cooperate with security forces.
Akwa Ibom State Police Command announces enhanced security measures for President Tinubu's visit
President Bola Tinubu's visit to Akwa Ibom State is scheduled for November 5, 2026. In an effort to ensure a smooth visit, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced increased security measures.
To prevent any potential security risks, drone operations will be prohibited within the Uyo metropolitan area during the event.
Some routes in the state will be temporarily restricted, including Airport Road, Shelter Afrique Junction, Oron Road, Nung Oku Junction, Mbierebe Junction, and Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
To ensure the safety of all during the visit, the Police Commissioner, CP Baba Mohamad Azare, has advised the public to use alternative routes and cooperate with security forces.
Police beef up security, restrict drone operations in Akwa Ibom ahead of Tinubu's visit
President Bola Tinubu's visit to Akwa Ibom State is set for November 5
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
