Watertight security as supreme court hears bayelsa judgment review
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has commenced the hearing of the judgment review appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Senator Douye Diri, against the Bayelsa State Governorship election judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal.
To ensure a watertight security arrangement, the Supreme Court has put in place a robust security system to prevent any breach or disruption of the proceedings. Here are some of the measures put in place:
- Heavy deployment of security personnel: The Supreme Court has deployed a large number of security personnel, including police officers, soldiers, and other security agencies, to maintain order and prevent any breach of peace.
- Screening of attendees: All attendees, including lawyers, journalists, and other stakeholders, will undergo thorough screening before gaining access to the court premises.
- Metal detectors and scanners: Metal detectors and scanners have been installed at the entrance of the court to detect and prevent the entry of any prohibited items.
- Secure parking: A secure parking area has been designated for vehicles, and only authorized personnel will be allowed to park their vehicles within the court premises.
- Limited access: Access to the court premises has been restricted to authorized personnel only, and all attendees will be required to wear identification tags to facilitate easy identification.
- Surveillance cameras: The court premises will be under close surveillance through a network of cameras to monitor all activities and prevent any breach of security.
- Emergency response plan: An emergency response plan has been put in place to respond quickly and effectively in the event of any security breach or emergency.
- Communication network: A robust communication network has been established to ensure seamless communication among security personnel, court officials, and other stakeholders.
- Intelligence gathering: Intelligence gathering has been intensified to gather information on any potential security threats and to prevent any breach of security.
- Collaboration with other agencies: The Supreme Court has collaborated with other security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), to ensure a comprehensive and effective security arrangement.
By putting in place these measures, the Supreme Court is confident that it will be able to maintain a watertight security arrangement and ensure a peaceful and successful hearing of the judgment review appeal.