World Cup: Police plan surveillance of viewing centres

As the World Cup tournament begins on Thursday, the police on Wednesday said it would step up surveillance in and around viewing centres across the nation to ensure safety of football vans.

Police spokesman, CSP Frank Mba, announced this at a news conference organised by the National Information Centre in Abuja.

Mba stressed the need for fans and owners of viewing centres to be more vigilant during the tournament. He advised owners of the centres to take extra security measures as well as to collaborate with security agencies to safeguard their viewers.

“For the safety of your clients and customers, the operators of the centres should carry out a thorough stop and search of viewers before allowing them into the centres,” he said.