The Borno State Police Command has rolled out heightened security measures ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s scheduled visit to the state today.
According to a statement released on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, the security deployment includes tactical units, surveillance teams, crowd-control officers, and operatives of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit.
Daso also announced that residents should expect temporary traffic disruptions in certain areas of the state during the presidential visit.
“The Borno State Police Command has deployed adequate security arrangements ahead of the visit of the President to Borno State scheduled for today 20th December, 2025.
“The state Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid, has drafted a robust security architecture comprising conventional police personnel, tactical teams, surveillance squads, crowed control and Explosive Ordnance Disposal units to ensure a safe, secure, and hitch free visit”
He added that movement restrictions would be implemented intermittently, particularly along key routes in Maiduguri.
“Members of the public are hereby informed that at intervals, certain roads, particularly the parallel route from Airport Road to Shehu Road, Maiduguri may experience temporary vehicular restrictions or diversions to facilitate the smooth movement of VIPs and ensure public safety.
“The Command reassures residents of its commitment to the protection of lives and property before, during, and after the presidential visit, and calls for the continued cooperation, vigilance, and support of the public.”
