Security has been beefed up in and around Benin, the capital of Edo, ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari two-days official visit to the state.
The President who commenced the visit today (Monday), is expected to inaugurate a number of projects executed by Governor Adams Oshiomhole, who is vacating office by November 12.
The officers and men of Police, Army, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, have taken up strategic positions in the areas the President is expected to pass through and the project sites in the capital city.
There is heavy presence of security personnel at the Airport and environs, Golf Course Road and Government House area.
Heavy security was also noticed in adjoining streets close to the airport, while security patrol vehicles, manned by the police and army, were seen patrolling airport road.
The presidential visit created traffic challenges in the city on this morning, especially Airport road and Siloko road, a road constructed by the current administration which the President is also expected to inaugurate during the visit.
Part of activities lined up for the visit, is the planned courtesy call by the President to the new Benin monarch, Oba Ewuare II, after which he is expected to inaugurate the new central hospital, Siloko road and 2nd East Circular road among others.
On Tuesday, Buhari is expected to inaugurate some projects, including the new Edo University, Iyamoh, in Edo North and Central Senatorial Districts of the state.
(Punch)
