The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has banned the use of drones, fireworks and other devices capable of causing panic ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s one-day working visit to the state on Friday.
Tinubu is expected to commission projects executed by Governor Umo Eno’s administration and attend a political rally organised by the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, announced the restrictions during a news conference in Uyo on Thursday, saying the measures were aimed at ensuring a peaceful visit and protecting residents.
Azare urged residents to avoid roads designated for the President’s movement to allow his convoy to move without obstruction.
He said major roads, including Airport Road, Iron Road and Ring Road III, leading to the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, would be restricted during the visit.
The police commissioner also appealed to other political parties in the state to reschedule any political activities planned for Friday to prevent a breakdown of law and order.
He warned that the command would not tolerate attempts to disrupt the presidential visit or cause public disorder, adding that security personnel were prepared to respond to any threat.
Projects Tinubu is expected to commission
Some of the projects listed for commissioning during the visit include the new terminal building at Victor Attah International Airport, the Aviation Village, the Ring Road III Extension and Arise Resort Park in Uyo.
