The Plateau State Police Command has announced the deployment of adequate security personnel and increased surveillance in Jos in anticipation of President Bola Tinubu’s visit on Saturday. The President is expected to attend a rally as part of the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign for the 2027 general elections.
Prominent figures, including the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, have gathered at the Yakubu Gowon Airport in Jos to welcome the President. The event marks a significant part of the APC’s efforts leading up to the upcoming elections.
Supporters of the APC are already arriving at Zaria Road Stadium in Jos, where the rally will take place. The party’s National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, as well as other key national and state officials, are also expected to attend. The atmosphere at the stadium is reportedly lively as preparations for the President’s appearance continue.
Deputy Inspector-General of Police for the North Central Zone, DIG Isyaku Mohammad, confirmed that comprehensive security measures are in place for the visit. He stated that security assessments have been conducted concerning the airport, the routes to the campaign venue, and the venue itself. The police presence will include both uniformed and plainclothes officers, with increased patrols and stop-and-search operations throughout the city.
