Organisers of the historic, World Athletics silver label, Okpekpe international 10km road race have said the adequate security provided by both the Nigeria Police and the Department of State Security, DSS, enhanced the success of the eighth edition of the race.
Race Director, Zack Amodu said the race organisers have always taken the security of participants at the event as number one priority.
“It is our job as organizers of the race to ensure the safety of participants – athletes, officials and spectators. There is a security threat anytime you gather a large number of people together. The potential for harm is too great not to take event security seriously. It is not something we can do on our own, hence the presence of the Police and the DSS who did a wonderful job right from Lagos, when the international athletes arrive to Benin City, where security was provided on the road to Auchi,” said Amodu.