Ahead of Buhari's visit, over 2,000 police officers deployed in Plateau state
- No fewer than 2,435 police officers have been deployed in Plateau state ahead of President Muhammadu's arrival in the state
- The police officers were deployed to ensure safety of the president during his stay in the state
- The officers will also ensure security of lives and property in the state during the president's visit
Ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari's visit to Plateau state, the police command in the state have deployed 2,435 police officers to ensure the safety of the president, Premium Times reports.
Legit.ng gathered the deployment was disclosed by the police public relations officer of the Plateau state police command, Terna Tyopev.
He said: “We (the Plateau police command) have deployed 2,435 police officers to ensure security of lives and property during President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to Plateau state. We deployed two units of command from Nasarawa state police command."
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Governor Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa state has already arrived Heipang Airport, in Barkinladi local government area , waiting for the president to arrive.
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the government of Plateau state declared Thursday, March 8 as public holiday to enable residents welcome President Muhammadu Buhari on a one-day working visit to the state.
Izam Azi, head of service, announced this on Tuesday, March 6, in Jos, after an emergency State Executive Council meeting.
He said: “The holiday will afford civil servants and other citizens the opportunity to give the president a rousing welcome."
Also reported by Legit.ng was the federal government's announcement that it was investing N771 million into building 80 houses in Plateau state under the Federal Housing Programme (FHP).
Olurinola, who inspected work on the housing project located at Laminga village in Jos on Sunday, March 4, said he was “very impressed” with the quality of work at the site.
He commended the Plateau state government for donating the 5.04 hectares of land for the project, and particularly lauded its collaboration with the federal government to execute the project.
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Source: Legit.ng
