#NigeriaDecides: IGP Orders Restriction Of Vehicular Movement On Election Day

NigeriaDecides: IGP Orders Restriction Of Vehicular Movement On Election Day

The Inspector General of Police Adamu Mohammed
has ordered restriction of vehicular movement on election day as part of
security measures put in place for free and fair polls.

In a statement signed by the force PRO, Frank Mba, ‘as part of
efforts in furtherance of the overall interest of public order, public
wellbeing and safety and national security as it relates to the general
elections billed to take place on Saturday, February 16th, 2019, the
Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has ordered
therestriction of vehicular movement from 6am – 6pm on Saturday, 16th
February, 2019′.

The IGP notes that the restriction will assist the security agencies
in effectively policing the electoral process, thereby preventing
hoodlums and criminally-minded elements from hijacking and disrupting
the electoral process.

He urges the citizens to troupe out en-masse on the day of the
election to exercise their franchise without any fear or apprehension as
the Police and other security agencies have already put in place
adequate security measures to ensure a safe, secure and conducive
environment for a peaceful and credible election.

While regretting the inconveniences the restriction will cause the
citizens, the IGP however warns that the Force will deal decisively with
any individual(s) or group(s) that will want to test our common will in
our resolve to ensure a peaceful election.

He therefore enjoins the citizens to steer-clear of vote buying, vote
selling, hate speeches, circulating fake news, snatching of ballot
boxes and other act(s) capable of truncating the people’s will noting
that the Force will not hesitate to bring to bear the full weight of the
law on anyone who engages in any crime during this period.