Kaduna police limit heavy-duty autos forward of Tinubu’s 2027 marketing campaign flag-off go to

The Kaduna state Police command has introduced restrictions on the motion of trailers, tankers, lorries and different heavy-duty autos throughout the Kaduna metropolis from midnight on Thursday to 8pm on Saturday forward of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s go to to the state.

The Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Rabiu, introduced the restriction throughout a safety briefing, saying it was meant to cut back congestion and make sure the free motion of autos through the presidential go to.

“After due consultation and consideration between the security committee and members of all transport unions in the state, it is hereby agreed that there is going to be restriction of movement from 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday,” Rabiu mentioned.

He clarified that the restriction would apply solely to heavy-duty autos, not different commuters.

“This restriction only applies to all trailers, tankers, lorries, articulated and other heavy-duty vehicles only, not other commuters. This is done because we want to decongest and make free movement of vehicles in the metropolis,” he mentioned.

Rabiu mentioned the command, working with the navy, Department of State Services (DSS) and different safety businesses, had activated complete safety preparations to guard the President, dignitaries, marketing campaign individuals and members of the general public.

“The Kaduna State Police Command and other security agencies, stakeholders, the security team from Abuja and all other security apparatus in the state have activated a robust, intelligence-led policing architecture to protect the President, dignitaries, campaign participants and members of the general public before, during and after the events,” he mentioned.

He mentioned the deployment would come with standard police personnel, tactical groups, explosive ordnance disposal personnel, visitors administration models and crowd-control groups throughout the marketing campaign venue and different strategic areas.

The commissioner additionally suggested individuals with out professional enterprise on the venue to keep away from the positioning and its quick environment.

“Any person who has no legitimate business with the campaign event should stay away from the venue, its immediate surroundings and designated security zones,” he mentioned, explaining that the measure would assist stop congestion, facilitate the presidential convoy’s motion and enhance crowd administration.

On visitors diversions, Rabiu suggested heavy-duty autos travelling from Zaria in the direction of Kaduna to divert by means of the Maraban Jos–Saminaka route in the direction of Gadan Gayan, then use the Kujama Road hyperlink to Mararaba Rido and the Eastern Bypass earlier than reconnecting with the Abuja–Kaduna Highway by means of Kakau Bridge.

Vehicles travelling from Abuja in the direction of Kaduna and Zaria had been suggested to make use of the Eastern Bypass from Kakau Bridge, proceed by means of Mararaba Rido and Gadan Gayan, and hook up with the Maraban Jos route in the direction of Zaria.

Rabiu urged political celebration leaders, supporters and residents to conduct themselves peacefully, warning that the command wouldn’t tolerate political thuggery, violence, intimidation, incitement or the possession and brandishing of harmful weapons.

“Let me issue a firm and unequivocal warning that the Kaduna State Police Command will not tolerate political thuggery, violence, intimidation, incitement and possession and brandishing of dangerous weapons,” he mentioned.

He additionally warned in opposition to the destruction of marketing campaign posters, notably these of President Tinubu.

“Anybody found destroying any poster, especially that of Mr President, will be properly dealt with according to the law,” Rabiu mentioned.

The commissioner known as on residents to supply safety businesses with credible details about suspicious actions, deliberate violence and people carrying weapons.

“Security is a collective responsibility. Residents are encouraged to provide credible and timely information about suspicious activities, planned violence or individuals carrying weapons to the appropriate security authorities,” he mentioned.

He additionally cautioned social media customers and bloggers in opposition to publishing content material meant to abuse or hurt others, warning that offenders might face authorized penalties beneath relevant cybercrime legal guidelines.

Rabiu appealed to the media and members of the general public to cooperate with safety businesses to make sure a peaceable occasion.

“I appeal to the members of the public that let us make this event a success. We should eschew violence and try to use all means to ensure that this event is successful,” he mentioned.