June 20, (THEWILL) – The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, has said the Command will deploy the maximum number of officers and men of the police force and sister security agencies in the state to ensure adequate security during the grand reception in honour of Gov. Umo Eno, who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Azare, who gave the assurance at a press briefing in Uyo on Thursday, said that police personnel would be fully mobilised for the event scheduled to be held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, said the collaboration with sister security agencies is to ensure adequate protection of residents and visitors coming into the state to attend the reception.
“We will have a lot of visitors coming into the state for the reception, the command is fully prepared. We are working with other security agencies to provide adequate security.
“Criminal elements are warned, we are fully prepared. Anyone caught indulging in criminal activities will be dealt with”, he warned.
THEWILL recalls that Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, who was elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), on June 6, 2025, defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Following his progressive movement, President Bola Tinubu is expected in the State for the grand reception scheduled for Saturday, June 21, 2025.
