Plateau Police warn against violence, traffic obstruction and convoy interference as security agencies intensify surveillance
The Plateau State Police Command has deployed security personnel across Jos ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s presidential campaign visit scheduled for Saturday.
The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the North-Central Zone, Isyaku Mohammad, disclosed this while addressing journalists in Jos, assuring residents that adequate arrangements had been made to ensure a peaceful visit.
Mohammad, who is coordinating security operations, said assessments had been conducted at the airport, along access routes and at the campaign venue. He added that uniformed and plainclothes officers had been deployed, with patrols and stop-and-search operations intensified.
He said the Police had also held coordination meetings with the military, Department of State Services, NSCDC, FRSC and other security agencies.
The DIG announced temporary traffic diversions along the airport-to-venue route, urging motorists to cooperate with officers and use alternative routes to be announced by the Police.
He warned that unauthorised vehicles would not be allowed into the presidential convoy and cautioned residents against blocking roads, throwing objects or climbing vehicles and security barriers.
Mohammad also warned against thuggery, violence, intimidation and destruction of campaign materials, saying offenders would be arrested and prosecuted regardless of political affiliation.
He cautioned criminals against exploiting the expected crowd to engage in pickpocketing, phone snatching and other unlawful activities. He also warned police officers against extortion, stressing that anyone found guilty would face disciplinary action.
The DIG urged journalists to avoid spreading unverified information and encouraged residents to cooperate with security agencies while continuing their lawful activities.