Police beef up safety, limit drone operation in Akwa Ibom forward Tinubu's go to

Akwa Ibom State Police Command says it has beefed up the state’s safety forward of President Bola Tinubu’s go to.

The president is scheduled to go to Akwa Ibom on Friday, November 5, 2026, to fee initiatives and maintain a city corridor assembly with political stakeholders within the state.

Addressing a press convention in Uyo on Thursday, the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohhammed Azare, mentioned the command, in collaboration with different safety businesses within the state, has concluded preparations to make sure a hitch-free train.

He added that there shall be a complete restriction on the operation and flying of drones throughout the Uyo metropolis, in addition to using fireworks all through the interval of the Presidential go to.

He mentioned the measure was to stop pointless panic, get rid of avoidable safety distractions and make sure that safety personnel can reply successfully to any real safety concern.

The Commissioner mentioned that although they don’t envisage any drawback, they’re able to deal decisively with any eventuality throughout the go to of Mr President.

“The Command, at the side of different safety businesses, have met, deliberated, and put strong safety measures in place to examine any cases of criminals,” he said.

The CP added that some routes in the state would be restricted from members of the public during the President’s visit to ensure a free flow of traffic for his entourage, saying the decision was not an attempt to witch-hunt anyone.

He announced routes billed for temporary restrictions to include: Airport Road, Shelter Afrique Junction, Oron Road, Nung Oku Junction, Mbierebe Junction, and Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.

He appealed to members of the public to use alternative routes and cooperate with security agencies throughout the visit, even as he acknowledged the inconvenience the temporary movement restriction may cause the general public.