Rapid Response, Anti Bomb Squad, others for AITEO Cup final

By Akeem Lawal

LAGOS State Football Association (LSFA) has assured of adequate security during the final of the 2017 edition of the Aiteo Cup billed to hold on Sunday at the Agege Stadium.

Niger Tornadoes FC will take on Akwa United for the right to be the first team to hoist the glittering AITEO Cup with princely sum of N25 million, while also grabbing Nigeria’s second slot in the 2018 CAF Confederation Cup competition.

LSFA Board member, Wale Joseph informed Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com that the association is leaving no stone unturned as regards security as dignitaries from within and all over the world are expected at the venue.

He revealed that hundreds of policemen, including the Anti-Bomb squad, Rapid Response Squad, RRS and other agencies will be deployed in and around the venue of the final to provide protection for football lovers.

“The arrangement is that there will be enough security on ground. You know it is an important match, being the final and that is why the security is a priority.

“There will be rapid respond, traffic control and all other department necessary. Don’t forget that about three governors are coming and that will also involve the DSS and Bomb Disposal Unit. The bomb disposal normally comes before the match to comb the venue.

“So I can assure football fans that their lives and properties are safe at the match venue. They should come around and watch good football that will be displayed by both teams that are in the final,” he told Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com.