At many major road junctions and around the luxury hotels, of which there are many in Abuja, armed police units stand guard. Vehicles with “Operation Fire for Fire” painted across their bodywork are poised ready for action. The slogan is a throwback to an earlier police clampdown on armed criminals, but the message is clear. It is a massive display of force, with a determination that nothing will disrupt the smooth running of the proceedings in this, the most high profile international event held in Nigeria. Full Story