IGP Orders Restriction Of Movement On Election Day
The inspector-general of police (IGP) has ordered the restriction of vehicular movement in advance of the election on Saturday.
The restriction will be in effect during Saturday’s elections for governor and the legislature.
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This was stated in a statement issued by the force’s spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi on Thursday.
The restriction will be enforced between 12 am and 6 pm.
“As a result of the forthcoming Gubernatorial and State Houses of Assembly elections scheduled for March 18, 2023, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, CFR, has ordered the restriction of all forms of vehicular movement on roads, waterways, and other forms of transportation from 12 a.m. to 6 p.m.
on election day in all states where elections will be held, with the exception of essential services such as INEC Officials, Electoral Officers.
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“This directive does not apply to the Federal Capital Territory because no elections are held there.
“Similarly, the IGP reaffirms the prohibition on all VIP security aides and escorts accompanying their principals and politicians to polling stations and counting centres during the election.
“It is also prohibited for state-established and -owned security outfits/organizations, quasi-security units, and privately-owned guard and security outfits to participate in election security management.
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The statement read, in part, “The Inspector General of Police therefore urges all citizens to be law-abiding during and after the elections and assures that all necessary security arrangements have been put in place to ensure that they can exercise their franchise without interference.”
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He is right, everyone should respect him or her self… Let the election come and go, let start a new government, enough of the old .