Supplementary Polls: IGP, Usman Baba Orders Restriction Of Movement, Reiterates Ban On VIP Escorts
Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba has ordered the restriction of all forms of vehicular movement on roads, waterways, and other forms of transportation ahead of Saturday’s supplementary polls in 2,660 polling units across the country.
The IGP’s order which was contained in a statement on Friday by the Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, noted that the ban takes effect on Saturday from 12 am to 5 pm in 24 states.
However, those on essential services such as Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials, electoral observers, accredited media and observers, ambulances responding to medical emergencies, and firefighters, are exempted.
The police boss also reiterated the ban on all security aides to Very Important Persons (VIPs) and escorts from accompanying their principals and politicians to polling booths and collation centers during the election.
However, those on essential services such as Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials, electoral observers, accredited media and observers, ambulances responding to medical emergencies, and firefighters, are exempted.
The police boss also reiterated the ban on all security aides to Very Important Persons (VIPs) and escorts from accompanying their principals and politicians to polling booths and collation centers during the election.
