Less than 24 hours to the Anambra State Governorship Election, the Inspector General of Police the, Alkali Baba hashas banned vehicular movements in and out of the state from 11:59pm friday till 11:59pm on Saturday.
The Force spokesperson, CP Frank Mba, disclosed that the restriction order was to protect the sanctity of the electoral process following election security threat assessments conducted by the Force which indicate a high likelihood of infiltration by criminally-minded individuals to the state, before, during and after the election.
The measure, according to him, would also avail security forces a firm grip of the state to checkmate movement of political thugs and touts and as well prevent the free flow, circulation and use of illicit arms and hard drugs throughout the period.
He advised Nigerians, motorists and travellers to seek alternative routes, emphasizing that the inconveniences was part of their contribution to democracy.
While urging people of the state to go out en-masse on the election day and exercise their franchise without fear or apprehension as the Police and other security agencies will be on ground to ensure a safe and conducive environment for the conduit of the election.
The Force spokesperson also urged INEC officials, accredited observers and journalists and other authorised officials to go about their lawful duties while visibly displaying their accreditation tags and observing relevant rules guiding their deployment for the election.
According to Mba, Police Officers and other security personnel deployed for the election will be appropriately supervised to ensure they carry out their duties professionally, especially to emergency service providers such as fire-fighters and ambulance services.
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