Police restrict movement over Edo LG election

Movement across Edo State will be restricted on Saturday, July 11, as the state police command enforces measures to ensure a peaceful local government area election. The restriction is set to begin at midnight and will last until 6 pm on election day.

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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 will collaborate with other security agencies to guarantee a secure electoral process. The aim is to protect voters, election officials, and sensitive materials, while also preventing any potential breakdown of law and order.

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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.

During the restricted period, all vehicular and human movement within the state will be prohibited. Exceptions are made for officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, accredited election observers, media personnel, security agencies, and essential service providers involved in election duties. The police commissioner, CP Monday Agbonika, assured residents of adequate security arrangements for a free, fair, and credible election.

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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.