Ebonyi Police Command has declared a restriction on vehicular movement from midnight Friday to Saturday, the bye-election day for Ebonyi South Senatorial District.
The Command’s Acting Public Relations Officer, DSP Joshua Ukandu stated this in a press release on Thursday.
Ukandu said the restriction on vehicular movement would begin on Friday 2nd February 2024 by midnight to 6m of
of Saturday 3rd February 2024 across the five local government areas in Ebonyi South Senatorial District.
He noted that the five local government areas affected by the restriction comprise Afikpo, Edda, Ivo, Ohaozara and Onicha within Ebonyi South senatorial district.
The Acting Police Spokesperson assured that the security forces would continue to monitor and enforce security measures till the election process is over in the state.
This is due to the senatorial bye-election slated to be held on 03/02/2024, persons providing essential services such as INEC staff, accredited media and election observers, firefighters, ambulances etc are exempted from this restriction but should provide a valid means of identification.
"This is to ensure public order management and the safety of the electorates as well as assist security agencies to effectively police and deter miscreants from disrupting the electoral process.
"Members of the public are warned to strictly adhere to this restriction order, as any person or group of persons found fomenting trouble or violating this order will be dealt with following extant provisions of the law.
"The Commissioner of Police, CP Augustina Ogbodo psc further assures residents of the state that the Nigeria Police Force has massively deployed human and technical resources and will collaborate with sister security agencies to ensure a safe and secure space for citizens who will be exercising their franchise on election day.
"For any emergency on the election day, please call 08033447426, 08032716251, 07064515001," Ukandu added.
