Nasarawa State Police Command has increased security measures across the state ahead of the appeal court judgment between Governor Abdullahi Sule and the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr David Ombagadu in the March 18, 2023 Governorship election.
Acting Commissioner of Police in the state DCP Shettima Muhammad stated this during a press briefing in Lafia.
Muhammad explained that the police in collaboration with other security agencies had deployed personnel to strategic areas across the state to curtail any possible breakdown of law and order after the appeal court judgment which is expected to be decided any time soon.
He noted that security operatives had been placed on red alert to respond promptly to any activity and actions capable of fomenting trouble in any part of the state.
Muhammad called on political leaders in the state to caution their supporters on the need to maintain peace before and after the court judgment.
Governor Sule had appealed the nullification of his election in a split judgment of two to one at the tribunal.
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