The news: According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the governor stated that the helicopter would be flying at low altitudes and urged residents not to panic.
Governor Dave Umahi told reporters in Abakaliki on Friday that the helicopter was being deployed to supplement security measures already in place in the state.
“We got a surprise package from our security chiefs in Abuja aimed at having free, fair and credible elections in Ebonyi. The aircraft has already landed at our Ebonyi International Airport.