Nigeria Vs Zambia: Akwa Ibom Police Maps Out Security Plan

BY AMOS DUNIA, ABUJA – The Akwa Ibom State Police Command on Friday said it has put in place adequate security arrangement, to ensure a hitch free World cup qualifier match between Nigeria and Zambia scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at the Godswill Akpabio international stadium, Uyo.
The State Commissioner of Police, Zubairu Mu’azu, who gave the assurance in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bala Elkana further said that his command is determined to guarantee that soccer loving Nigerians enjoy the football match under a peaceful atmosphere devoid of any infractions of law.
Elkana said that the Police Commissioner has accordingly directed the deployment of specially selected officers knowledgeable in crowd control and Policing events to provide top-notch security before, during and after the football match.
He also said that due to influx of soccer fans into the state, adequate crime reduction strategies have been put in place to check crime and criminalities, throughout the state in addition to existing anti-crime measures in the state.
He further said; “The Police boss enjoins all soccer fans visiting the Nest of champions to conduct themselves in a most orderly and hospitable manner. Sports is a veritable means to promote unity, solidarity and cultivate enduring friendship.
“The Command, in Collaboration with sister security agencies and other stakeholders in sports administration is working assiduously to facilitate adequate sports security in accordance with international standards.”
The Akwa Ibom Police Command however warned that it will not hesitate to deal decisively with miscreants and sports hooligans who may take undue advantage of the peace and security existing in the state.