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EKO HOT BLOG reports that security agents on Saturday, mounted heavy presence at Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, the Venue of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention.
The security officers including police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, and Department of State Security, were mounted at different locations around the stadium.
Accredited delegates, media, party officials and all participants at the convention were seen subjected to screening at different points, starting from the entry gate to the entrance of the velodrome of the stadium, which is the main venue of the convention.
Security vehicles were also stationed at strategic locations within the premises to forestall possible breakdowns of law and order.
There is also the presence of medical teams attending to participants of the convention in need of medical attention.
Access to the stadium is strictly restricted to only participants with tags, while only VIPs and essential vehicles are allowed into the stadium.
FURTHER READING
At the time of filing this report, some state delegates are already seated at the venue of the convention.
Also observed are the 25 voting cubicles, and 14 ballots boxes already set up at the venue.
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