Heavy security presence as mammoth crowd gathers in Maiduguri

Security has been beefed up around the Sports Centre in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, ahead of the All Progressives Congress, APC, campaign rally in the state

NAN reports that security personnel heavily secured the venue and surrounding areas to maintain law and order and prevent any breach of peace at the rally.

An APC stakeholder, Aliyu Modu, said the heavy security presence was necessary to ensure a peaceful and orderly gathering.

Modu said the state was gradually recovering from years of security challenges and that all stakeholders had a responsibility to protect the prevailing peace.

“Perhaps, the tight security is to ensure that there is no breach of peace.

“Borno is gradually picking up the pieces, and we do not want anything that could undermine the peace we are currently enjoying,” he said.

He commended the security agencies for their visible presence and efforts to safeguard participants at the rally.

Another supporter, Mrs Safarawu Bulama, expressed appreciation for the conduct of security personnel, saying their professionalism and effective management of the crowd ensured a safe environment.

She said the security arrangement demonstrated the importance attached to protecting lives and property during political activities.

According to NAN, the campaign attracted a mammoth crowd of party supporters and stakeholders.