Edo State Police restrict movement for LG election

Movement across Edo State is restricted as the state police command enforces security measures for the local government area election. The restriction began at midnight and will last until 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 11.

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The restriction is part of the comprehensive security measures put in place by the Command in collaboration with other security agencies to guarantee a peaceful electoral process, protect voters, electoral officials, and sensitive materials, as well as prevent any breakdown of law and order.

According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASO Eno Ikoedem, the police are collaborating with other security agencies to guarantee a peaceful election. The directive prohibits all vehicular and human movement within the state during the specified period. Exceptions are made for officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, accredited election observers, media personnel, security agencies, and essential service providers on election duty.

Security operatives have been strategically deployed across all eighteen Local Government Areas to enforce the restriction and maintain law and order. The statement warns that any individual or group violating the directive or attempting to disrupt the electoral process will be dealt with according to the law.

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Consequently, all vehicular and human movement within the state is prohibited during the stated period, except for officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, accredited election observers, duly accredited media personnel, security agencies, emergency and other essential service providers on election duty.

Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika, reassured residents of adequate security arrangements to safeguard the election. He urged citizens to participate peacefully in exercising their civic responsibility, emphasizing the command's commitment to a free, fair, and credible electoral process.

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The Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika, fdc, reassures the good people of Edo State that adequate security arrangements have been made to safeguard the election and urges residents to come out peacefully to exercise their civic responsibility in line with the guidelines issued by the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission, as the Command remains committed to ensuring a free, fair, peaceful, and credible electoral process.