High Security Presence in Jos as Soldiers Cordon Off Key Locations Ahead of Election Petition Verdict
High Security Presence in Jos…….
Armed soldiers took strategic positions in Jos, the capital of Plateau State, including the Court of Appeal complex, as part of heightened security measures ahead of the anticipated verdict on the Plateau State governorship election petitions. The soldiers, accompanied by an armored tank, were deployed to maintain order amidst concerns about potential protests following a recent Court of Appeal judgment that affected elected National Assembly members from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.
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The Court of Appeal complex on Yakubu Gowon Way in Jos witnessed a significant military presence, reflecting the importance of ensuring peace and security during the delivery of the election petition verdict. The soldiers stationed themselves at various locations in the city, working in tandem with other security operatives to prevent any potential breakdown of law and order.
Captain Oya James, the Spokesman for the Military Taskforce responsible for maintaining peace in Plateau state, clarified that the deployment of armed soldiers was a precautionary measure to forestall unrest following the recent court judgment. The judgment resulted in the removal of all National Assembly members elected under the PDP in Plateau State.
The high-security presence underscores the sensitivity surrounding election-related matters and the imperative of preventing any disturbances that could compromise public safety. As the Court of Appeal in Abuja prepares to deliver its verdict on the Plateau State governorship election petitions, the military deployment aims to create an environment conducive to a peaceful and orderly resolution of the legal proceedings.
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