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The United States Mission in Nigeria has lauded the people of Edo State for their peaceful participation in the gubernatorial elections on September 21. The US Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Richard Mills Jr. said this in a statement issued on Tuesday, urging all stakeholders to uphold the integrity of the electoral process as results were
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Ahead of the Edo gubernatorial elections, the Nigeria Police Force has ordered the restriction of all vehicular movement on roads, waterways, and other forms of transportation from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday. This was made known in a statement on X by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobbi on Friday. According to
Edo Guber: IGP restricts vehicular movement, bans security aides from escorting VIPs
Ahead of the Edo gubernatorial elections, the Nigeria Police Force has ordered the restriction of all vehicular movement on roads, waterways, and other forms of transportation from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday.
This was made known in a statement on X by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobbi on Friday.
According to the statement, exceptions will be made for those on essential services, including accredited media, electoral officials, ambulances and emergency responders.
The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, also banned all security aides and escorts from accompanying VIPs to polling booths and collation centres.
“To maintain the integrity of the electoral process, the IGP has implemented a ban on all security aides and escorts accompanying VIPs to polling booths and collation centres”, the statement reads in part.
“Unauthorized security personnel and quasi-security outfits are prohibited from operating during the election, and the use of sirens by unauthorized vehicles is strictly forbidden to ensure a calm environment for voters.
“Furthermore, the IGP has mandated that special attention be afforded to individuals with disabilities, pregnant women, nursing mothers, aged, and those with mobility challenges, ensuring that polling stations in both urban and rural settings are accessible to all.
“The IGP urged political parties, candidates, and their supporters are urged to conduct themselves responsibly and in compliance with electoral laws, as any violations or attempts to disrupt the electoral process will be met with the full extent of the law.”
Edo Guber: IGP restricts vehicular movement, bans security aides from escorting VIPs