Before President-elect Bola Tinubu’s inauguration on May 29, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja has beefed up its security measures.
News reporters learned from The Nations that in addition to the physical training of staff, intelligence collection is done in advance of the program, according to security sources.
According to the source, while police officers and military personnel are still undergoing training, special police officers have been sent in to ensure a smooth handover.
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According to the source, “Training of the police is ongoing, along with the military, to ensure the exercise is hitch-free.
“Policemen from the Special Protection Unit have been deployed to safeguard public officials who have roles to play in the inauguration.
“Security operatives guarding those with no role in the inauguration have been reduced.
“Some of their guards were withdrawn and attached to those with vital roles to play.”
Similarly, another security source said: “There have been threats of interim governments by some dissident elements who feel aggrieved that they lost out.
“As I speak, intelligence operatives have been deployed across the FCT to gather information that would enable them to ensure a hitch-free inauguration. They are everywhere and are gathering the necessary information.
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“I can tell you progress is being made. Besides, an influx of persons is expected in Abuja, hence the need to ensure the situation does not get out of hand.
“I can assure you no stone is being left unturned in ensuring the exercise is a success.”
As you may remember, the Presidential Transition Council released an inauguration schedule on Thursday.
Foreign heads of state are anticipated, according to the Chairman of the Council and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha.
Similar to what the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation stated on Sunday, the surrounding regions of Eagle Square, where the inauguration will take place, will be closed off starting at 2 p.m. on Friday.
Dr. Ngozi Onwudiwe, the Permanent Secretary of the Permanent Welfare Office, announced the development in a circular.
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The circular reads: “The inauguration parade and swearing-in … will take place on Monday, 29th May 2023 at the Eagle Square, Central Business District, Abuja.
“In line with the security arrangements for the event, the Federal Secretariat Complexes Phases I, II, III and Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be cordoned off by security operatives from 2 pm on Friday to Monday.
“Accordingly, officers and intending visitors to the affected areas will not be allowed access till Tuesday when work will resume in earnest.”
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