The Police Command in Nasarawa says there would be traffic diversion in Lafia, the state capital, due to the scheduled official visit by President Bola Tinubu.
Police Public Relations Officer in Nasarawa, SP Rahman Nansel, stated this in a statement made available to newsmen in Lafia on Tuesday.
The PPRO also said that there would be restrictions of movements in Lafia from Tuesday, June 24, to Wednesday, June 25, beginning from 6 pm to 6am.
Nansel said vehicles coming into Lafia from the Akwanga axis would be diverted at Mechanic Village, Azuba, to pass through the bypass, Akurba, Mararaba Akunza, and connect to the Makurdi Road.
He added that vehicles coming from Makurdi would be diverted at Bukan Kwato–Mararaba Akunza to link Akurba and Azuba.
The PPRO said that Shetima Jauro-Mohammed, Commissioner of Police had assured the public that adequate security has been deployed to safeguard commuters along all the alternative routes.
He appealed to members of the public to cooperate with the police as the measures were not intended to inconvenience them but to ensure a safe and successful presidential visit.
“We regret any inconveniences this may cause and appreciate the support of residents and motorists during this period,” he said.
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