Plateau state police command has placed a ban on all football viewing centres in the state during the 2014 world cup for security reasons. The directive was issued by the police in a press release in Jos the state capital.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Dominic Esin stated that it was a precautionary measure aimed at forestalling any impending attack on viewing centres by persons or groups intending to foment trouble that may lead to loss of lives and properties. He also said that the measure will help in securing an atmosphere of peace and security in the state.

Plateau state police command has placed a ban on all football viewing centres in the state during the 2014 world cup for security reasons. The directive was issued by the police in a press release in Jos the state capital.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Dominic Esin stated that it was a precautionary measure aimed at forestalling any impending attack on viewing centres by persons or groups intending to foment trouble that may lead to loss of lives and properties. He also said that the measure will help in securing an atmosphere of peace and security in the state.

Esin said that football fans are advised to watch all football matches of the world cup in their respective homes as anyone who violates the order would be prosecuted. He said people should stay away from the football viewing centres and not to loiter around in a crowded environment.

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World cup 2014: Police in Plateau bans viewing centres