Worried by the worsening security situation in most parts of the north following the increasing bombing activities by the extremist Boko Haram sect, the police in Sokoto say they are working out an extensive security arrangement to guarantee the safety of President Goodluck Jonathan and his entourage as he embarks on an official visit to the state Tuesday.

The state commissioner of police, Aliyu Musa, said on Monday that about 5,000 police personnel have been mobilised to provide effective security during the presidential visit to the seat of the caliphate.

That is in addition to the personnel of Brigade of Guards and operatives of the State Security Service who would also be on hand to provide massive protective cover for the president... Read More: http://premiumtimesng.com/news/4569-boko_haram_5_000_police_officers_to_guard_president_during_tuesd.html