Tight security as APC presidential campaign kicks off in Jos

Security personnel from the military and para-military agencies are in various strategic locations within Jos, the capital of Plateau State, ahead of the All Progressive Congress (APC), presidential campaign flag-off in the state.

Apart from the security personnel stationed in different locations, other security officers are seen along major roads doing stunts on motorcycles and in vehicles in preparation for the event. Moreso, Daily Trust reports that fighter jets are also seen on area surveillance of the city ahead of the event.

Governor Simon Bako Lalong and the Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council while inspecting the Rwang Pam Township Stadium Jos, which is the venue of the flag-off campaign told newsmen that all was set for a hitch-free and colourful event.

He said already the city of Jos and Plateau State was agog as APC faithful and the citizens prepared to receive the Chairman of the PCC, President Muhammadu Buhari; Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo; Governors, APC Presidential Candidate; Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; and his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima; as well as; Senate President, Ahmad Lawan; APC National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu; among other leaders and members of the party across the nation.

The Director-General said the Local Organising Committee led by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Idris Wase; and the Deputy Governor Prof. Sonni Tyoden have done a lot of work to ensure that the campaign flag-off is held successfully.

Chairman of the Local Organising Committee and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Idris Wase, also told journalists during the inspection of the venue that the LOC has been working with relevant Committees of the PCC to ensure that all planned activities are executed with excellence and effectiveness.

He said security has been considered among other things to ensure that no incident is recorded before, during and after the flag-off. Wase thanked Governor Lalong and the Director-General of the PCC for his support and confidence in the LOC to deliver on the assignment.