Police restricts movement between 12am-6pm on Election Day

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered the restriction of all forms of vehicular movement on roads, waterways, and other forms of transportation on March 18, 2023, in states that governorship election will be conducted in Nigeria.

A statement from the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, added that the restriction will be from 12am to 6pm with the exception of those on essential services such as INEC Officials, Electoral Observers, Accredited Media, Ambulances responding to medical emergencies and firefighters.

“This directive excludes the Federal Capital Territory as no election is being conducted there,” Adejobi said.

The statement reiterates the ban on all security aides to VIPs and escorts from accompanying their principals and politicians to polling booths and collation centres during the election.

“State-established and owned security organisations, quasi-security units, and privately-owned guard and security outfits are also barred from participating in election security management.

“The Inspector General of Police, therefore, urges all citizens to be law abiding during and after the elections even as he assures that all necessary security arrangements have been emplaced to ensure they exercise their franchise unhindered,” the statement added.