Heavy security has been deployed at the Abuja City Gate ahead of a planned mega march by supporters of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso.
Military personnel, armoured tanks and operatives of various security agencies were sighted at the location early Saturday, with barricades mounted and stop-and-search operations conducted.
The deployment involved personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Army, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Civilian Joint Task Force. of the Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Army, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Civilian Joint Task Force.
The heavy security presence is believed to be aimed at maintaining law and order and preventing possible disturbances during the planned demonstration.
The march was announced by supporters of Obi and Kwankwaso to demand good governance in the country.
As of the time of filing this report, the City Gate area had been cordoned off, with security operatives and armoured vehicles stationed around the vicinity.
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