The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has restricted vehicular movement in the three states from 12:01 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2023, during the governorship elections in Kogi, Bayelsa, and Imo states.
Police spokesperson, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, made the announcement at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday.
“The IGP has ordered the restriction of all forms of vehicular movement on roads, waterways, and other forms of transportation from 12:01 am to 6 pm on election day in the affected states,” Adejobi said.
Adejobi stated that the restriction aims to ensure public order management and the safety of the electorate during the polls.
“The order, which is part of the effort to ensure a safe and conducive environment for the conduct of the election, is aimed at ensuring public order management and the safety of the electorate.”
He, however, noted that essential services such as Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials, accredited electoral observers, ambulances responding to medical emergencies, firefighters, and media personnel are exempted from the restriction.
