Tinubu’s Visit: Police Ban Drones, Restrict Traffic in Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has banned drone operations and fireworks in Uyo and imposed short-term visitors restrictions forward of President Bola Tinubu’s go to to the state on Friday.Commissioner of Police Baba Mohammed Azare introduced the measures on Thursday whereas briefing journalists on the Police Headquarters in Ikot Akpan Abia, Uyo.

He mentioned the restrictions kind a part of safety preparations geared toward sustaining public order, defending strategic areas and making certain the sleek motion of the President’s convoy throughout his engagements.

“There will be total restriction on the operation and flying of drones within Uyo metropolis throughout the period of the visit. Members of the public, drone operators and service providers are advised to strictly comply with the directive,” Azare acknowledged.

The police additionally banned the usage of fireworks, knockouts and different explosive sound-producing units within the state capital in the course of the go to. The measure is meant to forestall panic and allow safety personnel to reply successfully to real threats.

Temporary restrictions will apply to public entry on designated routes and areas in Uyo. The affected areas are Airport Road, Shelter Afrique Junction, Oron Road, Nung Oku Junction, Mbierebe Junction and the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.Motorists have been urged to plan their journeys, train endurance and cooperate with visitors and safety personnel.

Residents are suggested to keep away from the restricted routes and use various paths.Azare mentioned the command, working with different safety companies, has put complete preparations in place to make sure a peaceable and hitch-free go to.

He appealed to the general public to grasp that the short-term measures are vital for safety and never meant to trigger hardship.He additional urged residents to stay law-abiding, steer clear of restricted areas and report any suspicious actions to the closest police station or by emergency channels.

Tinubu’s go to is a working journey throughout which he’s anticipated to inaugurate main infrastructure tasks executed by Governor Umo Eno’s administration underneath its ARISE Agenda. The tasks span aviation, roads, tourism, healthcare, land administration and safety.

Among these scheduled for inauguration are the worldwide terminal constructing and airport hospital at Victor Attah International Airport, the Aviation Village, ARISE Palm Resort, the 14.5-kilometre Nsit Atai–Okobo Road, Ring Road 3, the Command and Control Centre and the AkwaGIS constructing.

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