The order is in compliance with the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Usman Baba’s directives on the 2023 Election Security Management. Other bans during the election include the use of sirens, revolving lights, covering of number plates by unauthorised persons, and unpermitted use of tinted glasses. The order also includes the enforcement of the IGP’s directive forbidding armed security personnel from escorting VIPs to voting centres.
The Commissioner urged residents of the state to comply with the movement restriction order, except for INEC officials and authorised election observers, as well as medical practitioners, firefighters, and other essential service providers on official duty.
The Commissioner reassured the residents of the preparedness of the police in collaboration with other security agencies to provide adequate security for peaceful and credible elections.
The police boss warned that acts of hooliganism and other contrary conduct within and beyond the election centres, would not be tolerated. He urged residents to be law-abiding and report any negative election security situations to the Joint Election Security Situation Room (JESSR).
The JESSR’s numbers are 08032003702, 08075390883, 08098880172 or 08086671202 (including WhatsApp messages). Residents can also send emails to infoenugupolice@gmail.com or call the Police PRO on 08099854883 or the nearest Area Commander or Divisional Police Officer (DPO) through the accompanying contacts list.