Tinubu’s A’Ibom visit: Police ban drones, fireworks
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File: President Bola Tinubu The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced a total restriction on drone operations, a ban on fireworks and temporary traffic restrictions in Uyo, the state capital, ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s visit today (Friday). As part of the security measures, Azare announced a total restriction on the operation and flying of drones within Uyo metropolis throughout the period of the visit, stressing that the restriction was a proactive measure to safeguard restricted airspace, protect critical locations and prevent any potential security breach.
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✦“President Tinubu will also commission the Airport-Okopedi Road in Nsit Atai and Okobo Local Government Areas and Ring Road 3, linking Idoro Road to Ikot Ekpene Road through Uyo and Ibiono Ibom,” the statement read.
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today:File: President Bola Tinubu The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced a total restriction on drone operations, a ban on fireworks and temporary traffic restrictions in Uyo, the state capital, ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s visit today (Friday).2027:The President will depart Abuja for a two-day visit to Akwa Ibom and Rivers states, where he is scheduled to inaugurate major infrastructure projects and attend All Progressives Congress campaign rallies ahead of the 2027 general elections.Thursday:The trip, announced in a statement signed Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, will take the President first to Uyo, before he proceeds to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, tomorrow, for the APC campaign rally.
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✦File: President Bola Tinubu The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced a total restriction on drone operations, a ban on fireworks and temporary traffic restrictions in Uyo, the state capital, ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s visit today (Friday).
✦As part of the security measures, Azare announced a total restriction on the operation and flying of drones within Uyo metropolis throughout the period of the visit, stressing that the restriction was a proactive measure to safeguard restricted airspace, protect critical locations and prevent any potential security breach.
✦“President Tinubu will also commission the Airport-Okopedi Road in Nsit Atai and Okobo Local Government Areas and Ring Road 3, linking Idoro Road to Ikot Ekpene Road through Uyo and Ibiono Ibom,” the statement read.
Key Facts:today: File: President Bola Tinubu The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced a total restriction on drone operations, a ban on fireworks and temporary traffic restrictions in Uyo, the state capital, ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s visit today (Friday).2027: The President will depart Abuja for a two-day visit to Akwa Ibom and Rivers states, where he is scheduled to inaugurate major infrastructure projects and attend All Progressives Congress campaign rallies ahead of the 2027 general elections.Thursday: The trip, announced in a statement signed Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, will take the President first to Uyo, before he proceeds to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, tomorrow, for the APC campaign rally.today: Eno, who is hosting the President, has declared today a work-free day in the state to enable residents to participate in the reception.
Editorial Excerpt
The Akwa Ibom Police Command has banned drones and fireworks in Uyo ahead of President Bola Tinubu's two-day visit to inaugurate projects in the state.
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File: President Bola Tinubu The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced a total restriction on drone operations, a ban on fireworks and temporary traffic restrictions in Uyo, the state capital, ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s visit today (Friday).
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As part of the security measures, Azare announced a total restriction on the operation and flying of drones within Uyo metropolis throughout the period of the visit, stressing that the restriction was a proactive measure to safeguard restricted airspace, protect critical locations and prevent any potential security breach.
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File: President Bola Tinubu The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced a total restriction on drone operations, a ban on fireworks and temporary traffic restrictions in Uyo, the state capital, ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s visit today (Friday).
