Security has been stepped up across Kaduna as the state prepares to host the flag-off of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 presidential campaign on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Operatives have been deployed to protect campaign billboards and posters, while police patrols and other security arrangements have intensified around the Kaduna Township Stadium, the venue of the planned rally.
The preparations also include renovations and decorations at the stadium, with APC flags and campaign materials displayed across the premises and nearby roads.
Security Operatives Guard Campaign Materials
Personnel from the Kaduna State Traffic Law Enforcement Authority (KASTLEA) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) are among those assigned to protect Tinubu’s campaign materials.
According to a security operative cited by Daily Trust, personnel have been deployed along routes stretching from the stadium area to Kawo. The source said officers were particularly alert at night to prevent possible vandalism.
The operative added that the assignment followed an internal directive instructing selected personnel to safeguard the posters and billboards.
Police officers and plain-clothes operatives were also sighted at major roads and roundabouts across the city. Patrol vehicles were stationed around the stadium and along Ahmadu Bello Way.
Armed officers were also seen near the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital roundabout as security preparations gathered pace.
Kaduna Stadium Gets a Makeover
The Kaduna Township Stadium has been repainted and decorated ahead of the Tinubu Campaign Rally. The venue, which has an estimated capacity of 8,000 people, now features APC flags and campaign billboards.
Posters displaying Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani have also been placed along roads leading to the stadium.
Facilities inside the venue, including the pavilions and conveniences, have been prepared for expected guests. Access to the stadium has been restricted ahead of the event, while police vehicles have been stationed near its entrance.
A Kaduna resident, Umar Abdullahi, said the decorations had given the stadium a new appearance. He also noted the presence of security personnel around the venue.
Deputy Governor Assures Supporters of Safety
Kaduna State Deputy Governor Hadiza Balarabe, who chairs the rally’s Local Organising Committee, expressed satisfaction with preparations after inspecting the stadium on Wednesday.
She said the holding area, pavilions and conveniences were ready, with only state-specific markings remaining at the time of her inspection.
Balarabe also said the committee had consulted security experts at state and federal levels to coordinate arrangements before, during and after the rally.
She added that attendees would undergo screening before entering the stadium and assured supporters that measures were in place to protect them.
The committee expects a significant turnout of APC members and supporters from across Nigeria.
Kaduna State Commissioner for Information and Culture Ahmed Maiyaki said mobilisation was continuing across the state. He added that hotels and serviced apartments in Kaduna had been fully booked ahead of the event.
Tinubu is expected to attend the rally alongside governors from the seven North-West states, with party supporters and political stakeholders expected to converge on Kaduna.