The Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, on Thursday ordered restriction of vehicular movement in all the 36 states of the Federation from 8am to 5pm on Saturday.
The restriction, according to the police, is part of efforts to ensure safety and security during the Saturday’s gubernatorial and state Houses of Assembly elections.
The restriction in vehicular movement was contained in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Emmanuel Ojukwu, in Abuja.
The statement reads: “This restriction excludes vehicles on essential duty such as Fire Service, Ambulances and vehicles used by Independent National Electoral Commission and law enforcement/security agencies.”
There is no restriction of vehicular movement in the Federal Capital Territory as there is no election taking place there.
Abba assured Nigerians that adequate security logistics and manpower have been strategically deployed to achieve a most conducive electioneering atmosphere.
He added that policemen for election duty have been properly briefed on their roles as stipulated in the Electoral Act.
According to him: “They are expected to be professional, non-partisan, civil but firm in their approach and relation to the public.”
Meanwhile, Nigerians have been enjoined to remain vigilant and report all suspicious movements or dealings to appropriate Police authority.
Gubernatorial poll: IGP orders restriction of movement
