By Chizoba Ogbeche
Abuja
As part of efforts to ensure adequate security in the forthcoming general elections on Saturday, and April 11, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Suleiman Abba, has ordered the restriction on vehicular movements during the elections.
Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Emmanuel Ojukwu, in a press statement, yesterday in Abuja, said vehicular traffic would be restricted on Saturday, March 28, 2015, between 8.00am and 5.00pm.
He added that vehicular traffic would be restricted on Saturday, April 11, 2015, also between 8.00am and 5.00pm.
Ojukwu said: “This total restriction of movements order applies to all, except for Ambulances, Fire service trucks and others on essential duties. Consequently, travellers and citizens who intend to use roads on these days and hours are advised to plan alternative times for their travelling.”
While expressing the regrets of the police over the inconveniences that road users and the general public might encounter as a result of the restriction, he said the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Suleiman Abba, appealed for the understanding and cooperation of the entire citizenry.
He said the IGP had assured that adequate security logistics and manpower had been strategically deployed to achieve a most conducive electioneering atmosphere.
He said: “In this regard, policemen for election duty have been properly trained, briefed and sensitised on their roles as stipulated in the Electoral Act. They are expected to be professional, non-partisan, civil but firm in their approach and relation to the public.”
Ojukwu enjoined the citizens to remain vigilant and report all suspicious movements or dealings to appropriate police authorities.