Workers celebrate May Day in Abuja amidst tight security

Workers in the FCT on Thursday celebrated the May Day amidst tight security as the Eagle Square, venue of the celebration, was cordoned by security agencies.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that all roads leading to the square were closed, making the workers to trek about 200 metres to the venue.
The workers were thoroughly searched by security personnel before being allowed in.
All vehicles suspected to be abandoned 200 metres to the square were towed away by police and Federal Road Safety Commission personnel.
Armed personnel from the military, police and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, supported by sniffer dogs, took position in and around the venue.
Their effort was complemented by a police helicopter on patrol.
NAN also reports that ambulances, tow vans and fire engines were deployed in and around the square for any eventuality.
It was also observed that communication went off as subscribers to the various GSM networks could not make or receive calls shortly after President Goodluck Jonathan arrived at the Eagle Square.
NAN recalls that the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, on Wednesday ordered commissioners of police in the 36 states and the FCT to provide adequate security to enable workers to celebrate the day without hitch.