IG of Police orders movement restriction on poll days

The Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has ordered a restriction of vehicular movement across Nigeria during the upcoming general elections.

The IG made the order in a bid to ensure adequate security for citizens during the polls.

This was revealed via a statement released on Tuesday, March 24, by police spokesperson, Emmanuel Ojukwu.

The restriction will apply on March 28 and April 11 and will commence at 8 am and end at 5 pm.

Ojukwu also said that the restriction would apply to all vehicles except ambulances, fire service trucks and others on essential duties.