The restriction, which applies only to vehicular movement, was
ordered in order to ensure the peaceful conduct of the Governorship and
State House of Assembly elections slated for that day.
The Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has ordered a restriction of movement on Saturday, April 11, in all states of the country.
The
restriction, which applies only to vehicular movement, was ordered in
order to ensure the peaceful conduct of the Governorship and State House
of Assembly elections slated for that day.
This was contained in a statement released on Thursday, April 9, 2015 by the Force Public Relations officer, Emmanuel C. S. Ojukwu.
The statement reads:
“In
a bid to further ensure safety and security in the forthcoming
Gubernatorial and State Houses of Assembly elections holding on
Saturday, April 11, 2015, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Suleiman
Abba CFR, NPM, NPOM, mni has ordered a restriction of vehicular movement
in all the thirty-six (36) States of the Federation from 8am to 5pm on
Saturday, April 11, 2015 only.”
“This restriction
excludes vehicles on essential duty such as Fire Service, Ambulances and
vehicles used by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) 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 on the said date. The IGP
assures that adequate security logistics and manpower have been
strategically deployed to achieve a most conducive electioneering
atmosphere.”
“In this regard, Policemen for
election duty have been properly briefed on their roles as stipulated in
the Electoral Act. They are expected to be professional, non-partisan,
civil but firm in their approach and relation to the public.”
“Meanwhile,
citizens are enjoined to remain vigilant and report all suspicious
movements or dealings to appropriate Police authority.”
The
police had earlier ordered a similar restriction of movement on March
28 to ease the conduct of the Presidential and National Assembly
elections.
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