As part of measures aimed at ensuring a proper coordination of security operations and guaranteeing a hitch-free electioneering process in Saturday’s Kogi State governorship election, the Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, has ordered a partial restriction of movement in Kogi State.
“Considering the geo-location of Kogi State, sharing boundaries with 10 different States, the Inspector-General of Police has ordered a partial restriction of vehicular movement within the boundaries of Kogi State with effect from 6.00am to 6.00pm on Saturday, 21st November, 2015” the IGP said in a statement.
“All States contiguous to Kogi State will be heavily policed, while motorists and other travellers plying the affected routes will be subjected to rigorous search by security agents on stop-and-search duty” the statement signed by Force Public relations Officer, Acting ACP Olabisi Kolawole said.
“The Nigeria Police Force notes that the partial restriction of movement order is informed by the exigencies of overriding security considerations. Noting that the Force is not unmindful of the citizens’ right to freedom of movement, this measure is aimed at forestalling tactics by faceless groups to undermine the electoral process.
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