Police announce restriction of movement in Katsina ahead of LG election
The Police in Katsina has announced the total restriction of movement from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on April 11, for the conduct of the local government elections in the state.
The Command spokesperson, Gambo Isah, made this known in a statement issued to journalists on Saturday in Katsina.
Mr Isah said the measure is to ensure free, fair, credible and peaceful election.
“The command, in its determination and total commitment, wishes to inform the general public that after due consultation with relevant stakeholders on the elections, it gave the following restriction orders.
“That politicians and very Important Personalities (VIPs) are barred from going to any voting center with their security details and orderlies.
“Also, they are warned to desist from moving from one place to another as stipulated by the State Electoral Act (as amended).
“All entry and exit points into the State are going to be manned by security personnel, and movement will not be allowed until the elections are over.
“The Police and other security personnel will be conducting robust and purposeful patrols to ensure compliance with this order and towards a hitch-free exercise,” he said.
Mr Isah also assured adequate security for all to come out en masse and exercise their franchise without any fear of harassment or molestation.
According to him, deployment of police and other sister security personnel to man the polling units has been concluded.
He warned that “any attempt by any person or group of persons, to undermine our will, will be seriously dealt with.”
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