Britain has announced that it will impose airspace restrictions and deploy armed police officers in Windsor next week as President Bola Tinubu arrives for a state visit hosted by King Charles III.
On Wednesday, March 18, Tinubu and his wife Oluremi Tinubu are scheduled to start the tour with a reception at Windsor Castle.
In a statement posted on its website on Wednesday, Thames Valley Police stated that it is collaborating with the Royal Household, the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, and other security partners.
The airspace restrictions around Windsor Castle, which are in effect year-round, will be extended on Wednesday, March 18, from 7 a.m. to 11.59 p.m., according to the force.
Chief Superintendent Adrian Hall of Thames Valley Police’s Joint Operations Unit said the air restrictions formed part of a broader security operation for the visit.
“The air restrictions are just one part of our robust security operation for the state visit of Nigerian President Tinubu next week, with many measures you will see and others you will not..
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“As a force, we have a vast amount of experience in policing Royal events in Windsor and significant planning, and preparation has gone into this event,” Hall said.
He warned that any violation would be considered a criminal crime under the Air Navigation Order and may result in arrest, and that the police will take a firm approach in implementing the limitations.
“We will be taking a strong stance in enforcing the restrictions; anyone who breaches them will be committing a criminal offence under the Air Navigation Order and could be arrested.”
In addition, hostile vehicle mitigation barriers, a huge closed-circuit television network, and other unknown security measures will be implemented by the authorities for the event.
He asked everyone to stay watchful in order to support the security effort.
Roads in and around Windsor may be temporarily disrupted during the visit, and parking restrictions and traffic closures will begin on Tuesday, March 17.
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