Heavy security presence at venue of Sanwo-Olu’s inauguration
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There was heavy deployment of security personnel around the Tafawa
Balewa Square (TBS), venue of the inauguration of Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu
as Lagos State governor on Wednesday.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that scores of security
personnel, comprising soldiers, policemen and officers of the Nigerian
Security and Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC) were seen manning strategic
positions around the venue.
Some of the law enforcement officers were seen standing by Armoured
Personnel Carriers(APCs) and vans that dotted the streets around the
venue.
Those coming into TBS for the inauguration were subjected to thorough
search by security personnel which also included officials of Lagos
Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC).
NAN reports that neatly dressed school children, trade union members
and party faithful who arrived as early as 7am, had taken their seats.
As of 9.35a.m. most of the seats had been occupied, even as journalists had taken their positions.
Sanwo-Olu was yet to arrive the venue as at the time of writing this
report, but the deputy governor-elect, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, had arrived in
company of some security details.
Sen. Oluremi Tinubu (Lagos Central), the state’s Head of Service, Mr
Hakeem Muri-Okunola and Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro were some of prominent
personalities already present.
NAN reports that traffic from most parts of the state to the venue was light.
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