The Edo State Police Command has imposed a statewide restriction on movement from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, to enhance security during the local government elections.
The command said the restriction is aimed at ensuring a peaceful, orderly and credible electoral process and will be enforced in collaboration with other security agencies.
Police spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, said all vehicular and pedestrian movement would be prohibited during the exercise.
However, officials of the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC), accredited election observers, media personnel, security agencies, emergency responders and other essential workers on election duty will be exempted.
The police said security personnel have been deployed across the state’s 18 local government areas to protect voters, electoral officials and election materials, while maintaining law and order.
The command warned that anyone who violates the movement restriction or attempts to disrupt the election will be arrested and prosecuted.
Edo State Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, assured residents of adequate security and urged eligible voters to remain peaceful and comply with guidelines issued by EDSIEC throughout the election.
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