The Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State, Baba Azare, has assured football fans and visitors of adequate security during the World Cup Qualifier match between Nigeria and Rwanda.
Azare gave the assurance while addressing a news conference on Thursday in Uyo. The match is scheduled for Saturday, September 6, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, by 5 p.m.
He said the police were fully prepared to secure the event and ensure that the game would be hitch-free.
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“On Saturday, by God’s grace, we have an international match between Nigeria and Rwanda here in Akwa Ibom. I want to inform you that our men are going to use their total strength in policing the game,” he said.
The Commissioner further guaranteed the safety of all visitors arriving and departing the state during and after the match.
Azare also issued a stern warning to hoodlums who might be planning to foment trouble, stressing that the command was fully ready to prevent any form of violence.
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“All intending criminals who may have plans to foment trouble during the match should have a rethink, because our tactical team will not tolerate any form of violence,” he declared.
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