The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has restricted vehicular movement in the three states from 12:01 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2023, during the governorship elections in Kogi, Bayelsa, and Imo states.
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Police spokesperson, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, made the announcement at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday.

“The IGP has ordered the restriction of all forms of vehicular movement on roads, waterways, and other forms of transportation from 12:01 am to 6 pm on election day in the affected states,” Adejobi said.
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Adejobi stated that the restriction aims to ensure public order management and the safety of the electorate during the polls.

“The order, which is part of the effort to ensure a safe and conducive environment for the conduct of the election, is aimed at ensuring public order management and the safety of the electorate.”
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He, however, noted that essential services such as Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials, accredited electoral observers, ambulances responding to medical emergencies, firefighters, and media personnel are exempted from the restriction.
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