Armed Security Agents Surround Tribunal Venue As Atiku, Buhari Await Judgment

Security has been beefed up around the Appeal Court Abuja venue of 2019 presidential election petitions tribunal ahead of the judgment by the five-man panel led by Justice Mohammed Garba, today.

Armed anti-riot policemen have taken positions on the premises and outside to forestall a possible breakdown of law and order.

Water canon trucks are also on standby to deal with likely protesters.

The courtroom is filled to the brim and with security operatives subjecting journalists and lawyers to rigorous checks.

Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari's Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, Minister of State for Niger Delta, Festus Keyamo, Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong and Kebbi State Governor, Atiku Bagudu are already inside the court .
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