People wey wan pass through Uyo on Friday, 6 November suppose prepare for temporary movement restrictions because of President Bola Tinubu visit wey dem plan. Akwa Ibom police announce the arrangements on Thursday. The notice concern movement around places for the presidential programme; e no mean say every road for the state go close throughout Friday.
Punch report of the briefing list Airport Road, Shelter Afrique Junction, Oron Road, Nung Oku Junction, Mbierebe Junction and Godswill Akpabio International Stadium as places wey the restriction affect. Commissioner Baba Mohammed Azare ask drivers to avoid restricted routes and cooperate with officers. That report no give exact starting and finishing time, so people no suppose assume any sure reopening time.
The command also announce say drone no suppose fly inside Uyo metropolis during the visit. Another ban cover fireworks and similar things wey dey make explosive sound. Police say na precautions to reduce panic and support security work. This announcement na restriction notice; e no be evidence say attack or another incident don happen.
Channels Television also report Azare briefing for Thursday and the drone and fireworks rules. Their account say dem expect project inaugurations and All Progressives Congress rally during the visit. These na activities wey dem schedule. As we dey publish this report, the programme no confirm say President don arrive or say the ceremonies don finish.
Wetin e mean for you: if your appointment, delivery or airport journey pass through the routes wey dem name, add extra travel time and check road condition before you leave. No depend on diversion wey nobody verify for internet. Follow officers’ directions for the place, and ask your transport provider or destination about access before you choose road wey restriction fit affect.
Drone operators and people wey dey organise events need consider these temporary rules as dem arrange work for Uyo. The published reports no get detailed diversion map or exact time when restriction go end. Wahala Today no go invent any of them. This report record the measures wey dem announce for 6 November; the city photo na old illustration, no be photo of today road controls.