To ensure the smooth conduct of Saturday’s rerun elections in Kaduna, the State Police Command says it has beefed up security measures in the local government areas and constituencies where the exercise will occur.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun had on Thursday imposed restrictions on movements – from 12:00 am to 6:00 pm – in areas in 26 states of the federation where by-elections and run-off polls are set to be held on Saturday.
The affected local government areas in Kaduna, as listed by the State Police Command spokesperson, Mansir Hassan, include Chikun, Igabi, Kachia, Kaduna South, Kagarko, Kudan, and Kauru. A complete restriction of movement will be in effect from midnight on Saturday, February 3rd, until 5 pm.
However, essential workers such as Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials, election observers, medical personnel, and accredited media officers are exempted from movement restrictions in designated areas.
The police statement cautions unauthorized individuals against being present at the Registration Area Centres (RAC) centers, polling units, and collation centers. It emphasizes that those intending to disrupt the electoral process will face arrest and prosecution.
