17th March, 2023
By Muhammad Nasir
The Sokoto Police Command has announced the restriction of movement from midnight on Friday to 6:00 pm on Saturday during the Governorship and Houses of Assembly elections in the state.
DSP Sanusi Abubakar, the command’s spokesperson, stated this in a press release on Friday.
Abubakar quoted Mr Shettima Zanna, the new Commissioner of Police in charge of elections in the state as saying that the order was with the exception of those on essential services such as electoral observers, accredited media, ambulances and firefighters.
“In the same vein, all security aides to VIPs and escorts are banned from accompanying their principals and politicians to polling units and collation centres during the elections.
“State-established and private security units, quasi-security outfits are also banned from participating in election security management,” he warned.
Zanna further warned members of the public to adhere strictly to the restriction order.
“Any person or group of persons that attempt to test our will by engaging in political violence or violating this order will be dealt with decisively,’’ Zanna said.
He called on parents and guardians to watch over their children and wards accordingly.
Residents are assured that the Nigeria Police Force would coordinate effectively with other security agencies in the state and INEC in guaranteeing a safe and secure space for the citizens to freely exercise their electoral franchise.
In case of an emergency, residents should call a control room mobile number 0706884803.
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