Bye Elections: restriction of movement in 5 LGAs in Lagos

By Modupe Shodeinde

The Police has declared restriction of movement in five local government areas in Lagos as INEC holds bye election today.

The announcement was made by the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State, Muyiwa Adejobi on Friday.

The police spokesman stated that there would be restriction of movement from 6 am to 6 pm in Somolu, Kosofe, Epe, Ikorodu and Ibeju-Lekki LGAs in the state.

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, in a statement by Ajejobi said this was to ensure a free, fair and credible election.

“The command has deployed a reasonable number of police personnel and other security agents to cover and provide security at the 1,928 polling units in the areas.

“The Commissioner of Police reiterated that there would not be both vehicular and pedestrian movements in and out of the affected local government areas during the elections except those on election duties, essential services and accredited domestic and foreign election observers.” Adejobi stated.

The electorate and political gladiators were however warned to adhere to the rules and provisions of the Electoral Acts, 2010.

Police aides and security agents were also warned against escorting their principals or any Very Important Personalities to the polling units. Adejobi said this won’t be permitted.