Nigeria Vs South Africa: 500 Policemen On Standby

The Nigeria Police Force says it has placed 500 police officers on standby to ensure a hitch-free AFCON 2019 qualifying match between Nigeria and South Africa in Uyo on Saturday.

A statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Force’s Akwa Ibom Command, DSP Chukwu Ikechukwu, on Wednesday in Uyo said the officers were ready for action and that the state’s Commissioner of Police, CP Donald Awunah, is determined to guarantee that football-loving Nigerians enjoyed the match under a peaceful atmosphere.