The Nigeria Police Force, Akwa Ibom State Command has put
in place adequate security arrangement, to ensure hitch free world cup
qualifier match between Nigeria and Cameroon scheduled to hold on the 1st of
September, 2017 at the Godswill Akpabio international stadium, Uyo.
The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State, CP Zubairu
Muazu is determined to guarantee that soccer loving Nigerians enjoy the
football match under a peaceful atmosphere devoid of any infractions of law and
has directed the deployment of over 700 specially selected officers
knowledgeable in crowd control and Policing events to provide top-notch
security before, during and after the football match.
In addition, due to influx of soccer fans into the state,
adequate crime reduction strategies have been emplaced to check crime and
criminalities, throughout the state. It is also in addition to existing
anti-crime measures in the state.
The CP enjoins all soccer fans visiting the Nest of
champions to conduct themselves in a most orderly and hospitable manner. Sport
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 are working
assiduously to facilitate adequate sports security in accordance with
international standards.
However, the Command will not hesitate to deal decisively
with miscreants and sports hooligans who may take undue advantage of the peace
and security existing in Akwa Ibom State.