The Nigeria Police Force has announced a total restriction of all vehicular movements during the Feb. 25 elections from 12:00 am to 6:00 pm.
A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Wednesday in Abuja said the restriction would be observed nationwide.
He however said the restriction order exempts those on essential services such as INEC officials, election observers, ambulances, and firefighters responding to medical emergencies.
Adejobi said the order was part of measures emplaced to ensure a safe, secure, and conducive environment for the conduct of the elections.
He said the restrictions would help to ensure proper public order management, the safety of electorates, and effective policing.
Adejobi added that it was also targeted at preventing hoodlums and criminal-minded elements from disrupting the electoral process.
He said the Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr. Usman Baba had also barred security aides and escorts from accompanying their principals to polling booths and collation centers during the election.
According to him, anyone found flouting the directive will be severely sanctioned.
“Only security personnel specifically assigned to election duties are to be seen within and around the designated election booths and centers
