BRITAIN TO ENFORCE AIRSPACE RESTRICTIONS, DEPLOY ARMED POLICE FOR TINUBU STATE VISIT TO WINDSOR
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By: Fasasi Hammad
British authorities will enforce temporary airspace restrictions and deploy armed police officers in Windsor next week ahead of the state visit of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who will be hosted by King Charles III.
Tinubu is expected to begin the visit with his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday, March 18, with an official reception scheduled at Windsor Castle.
In a statement published on its website on Wednesday, Thames Valley Police said it is working alongside the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, the Royal Household, and other security agencies to coordinate safety arrangements for the visit.
The police said the permanent airspace restrictions over Windsor Castle would be extended on March 18, covering the period from 7:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
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Chief Superintendent Adrian Hall of the Joint Operations Unit explained that the airspace limitation is part of a wider security operation surrounding the state visit.
He noted that while some security measures will be visible, others will remain undisclosed, stressing that authorities have extensive experience managing security during royal events in Windsor.
Hall warned that any violation of the airspace restrictions would be treated as a criminal offence under the Air Navigation Order, which could result in arrest.
According to him, officers with specialist skills—including search teams, the Mounted Section, road policing units, and armed officers—will be deployed across Windsor. Neighbourhood policing teams and Project Servator personnel will also be present to engage with the public.
Authorities will further rely on an extensive CCTV network, hostile vehicle mitigation barriers, and other security measures to ensure the event proceeds safely.
Hall urged members of the public to remain vigilant and support the operation by reporting suspicious activity via emergency numbers or by speaking directly to officers on duty.
Meanwhile, road closures and parking restrictions will begin on Tuesday, March 17, with potential temporary disruptions expected in and around Windsor during the visit.
Thames Valley Police added that it is working with the Civil Aviation Authority and National Air Traffic Services to enforce the flight restrictions. Individuals who require permission to operate drones during the restricted period have been advised to apply through the police.
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