Posted by Chinenye on Tue 10th Nov, 2026 - tori.ng
Security has been increased across Akure as Vice President Kashim Shettima prepares to visit Ondo State for an APC campaign rally.
(VP Shettima. Photo Credit: NTA)
The police in Ondo State are putting extra officers on the streets to keep things safe.
The VP Kashim Shettima and the APC party are coming to Akure on Wednesday for a big campaign event.
Police spokesperson DSP Abayomi Jimoh told NAN on Tuesday that Commissioner of Police Felix Ohagwu has deployed officers to key points across Akure.
The team includes regular police, Mobile Police, tactical units, intelligence officers and bomb disposal experts.
Jimoh said police are working with other security agencies to coordinate intelligence, manage traffic and respond quickly to any threat.
He urged residents to stay alert, avoid spreading unverified information and report anything suspicious to the nearest police station.
FRSC has also planned the vice president's route, taking into account ongoing road works in the city.
Its sector commander, Dr Samuel Ibitoye, said officers will manage traffic and block or divert roads where needed.
He added that the FRSC's role is traffic control only and that it will not take part in the campaign or escort the vehicles.