Ekiti Gov election: VIPs With Armed Escorts Affected As Police Command Restricts Movement

As part of moves to ensure security of Electorate during Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti state, Police Command has placed restriction on inter-state and intra-state vehicular movements across the State.

“The restriction applies to all forms of motorized transportations, including; Private cars, Commercial vehicles, Trucks, Tricycles and Motorcycles.

“All intended inter-state travelers planning to travel through any part of Ekiti State are advised to take alternative routes during the stated period.

This was contained in a statement signed and made available to journalists by the Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Sunday Abutu.

The statement continues, “The restriction takes effect from 12:00am to 6.00pm on the day of election, and shall affect all roads within the state and inter-state highways.

“This standard measure is part of the comprehensive security arrangements aimed at ensuring a violence-free election.

“However, students/candidates taking National structured examinations/assessment should proceed to their centres accordingly.

“This vehicular movement restriction is expected to prevent the movement of political thugs and other criminal elements who may attempt to disrupt the electoral process.

“However, persons on essential duties such as designated INEC staff and ad-hoc staff, accredited journalists, local and foreign election observers, medical personnel, emergency responders and essential services providers are exempted and allowed to use the roads accordingly, such persons must carry valid identification and clearance tags.

“Medical emergency movements are also allowed during this stated period.