The police and other security services have heavily fortified state inaugural locations before, during, and after the May 29 event.
Thus, the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Mustapha Mohammed Bala, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Commandant, Paul Ozoemene Igwebuike, have assured state citizens of a smooth inauguration event.
CP Bala reminded Abians and guests to report any suspicious activities or people to the police or other security services during the inauguration.
The CP cautioned non-state actors, organisations, and people who want to cause disturbance before, during, and after the celebration to stay away from the locations since law enforcement would not hesitate to quell any aggressive or insecure behaviour.
He advised locals not to worry about the heightened security patrols in their neighbourhoods since the Command is dedicated to keeping Abia safe before, during, and after the time.
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The Abia State Commandant of the NSCDC, Paul Igwebuike, also pledged his men’s security for a smooth inauguration.
He underlined that any society determined to grow in socio-economic and political development must have peace and that his Command will continue to work with appropriate security agencies to preserve relative calm in the state.
He added his Command has taken tactical steps to address the projected inflow of visitors from inside and beyond the state and their security and traffic consequences before, during, and after the exercise.
“My men are strategically deployed across the state with special attention to flash points, inauguration venues, and other locations of interest. The Abia NSCDC chief also ordered the Rapid Response Squad commander to increase motorised patrols throughout the state to guarantee a smooth inauguration.
He urged the public to be law-abiding and avoid acts that could disrupt public peace and safety in the state, warning that anyone caught would be prosecuted, and to always provide timely and credible information to state security agencies to better serve them.
