Ahead of the forthcoming local government election in Lagos State, the state’s police command on Wednesday announced that there would be a total restriction of all vehicular movement from 3 am on Saturday, July 12, until 3 pm the same day.
According to a statement released by the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, the restriction will apply to all roads and waterways throughout the state.
The command also prohibited armed escorts and security aides in the polling units and collation centres across the state
The statement further emphasized that the use of sirens and covered number plates is strictly prohibited during the election period.
“Police escorts and armed security aides are strictly prohibited from accompanying their principals to polling units or collation centers. This measure is to prevent any undue influence or intimidation during the election.
“The use of sirens at or in the vicinity of polling units and collation centers is prohibited. Furthermore, only vehicles designated for essential services such as ambulances”, the statement added.
However, the police clarified that accredited observers and media personnel covering the election, as recognized by the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), are exempt from the movement ban.
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