24th February, 2023
By Muftau Ogunyemi
There will be restriction of vehicular movement within Ondo state between midnight and 6p.m. on the Feb. 25 because of the Presidential and National Assembly elections.
The restriction was ordered by the Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, CP Oyeyemi Oyediran, spokesperson for the command, SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya said in a statement.
She quoted Oyediran as saying that the order was in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Alkali Usman Baba.
He, however, explained that INEC officials, electoral observers, ambulances, fire fighters and others on confirmed essential and emergency services would be exempted.
“There will be no movement or escort of VIPs throughout the election period, while the state security outfits are not allowed to be part of such VIP movements,“ the statement said.
The CP, who assured the people of adequate security throughout the exercise, solicited their support in ensuring a peaceful conduct of the elections.
He urged those with complaints during the elections to call the police’s control room numbers 07034313903, 09055543970 and 09055605807.
(NAN)