Authorities impose curbs on travel ahead of local government polls in Edo

As the local government area election takes place today, the Edo State Police Command has imposed a movement restriction across the state, which will be in effect from 12 midnight to 6 pm on Saturday, July 11.

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This restriction is aimed at ensuring a peaceful electoral process, and the police will be working in conjunction with other security agencies to achieve this goal, according to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASO Eno Ikoedem.

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The statement emphasizes that the restriction is a crucial part of the comprehensive security measures put in place by the Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, to protect voters, electoral officials, and sensitive materials, as well as prevent any breakdown of law and order.

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During the stated period, all vehicular and human movement within the state is prohibited, with the exception of officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, accredited election observers, duly accredited media personnel, security agencies, emergency, and other essential service providers on election duty.

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Members of the public have been advised to comply fully with this directive, as security operatives have been strategically deployed across the eighteen Local Government Areas of the state to enforce the restriction and maintain law and order.

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Any person or group found violating the restriction or engaging in acts capable of disrupting the electoral process will be dealt with in accordance with the law, serving as a deterrent to potential violators.

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The Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika, fdc, has reassured the residents of Edo State that adequate security arrangements have been made to safeguard the election, urging them to come out peacefully to exercise their civic responsibility.

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The Commissioner's reassurance is in line with the guidelines issued by the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission, as the Command remains committed to ensuring a free, fair, peaceful, and credible electoral process, according to the statement.