Election: Police order movement restrictions in Sokoto, forbid security aides from entering PUs
For the gubernatorial and House of Assembly elections in Sokoto State, the police have mandated a restriction on mobility from 12:00 am on Friday to 6:00 pm on Saturday.
The command assigned a control room mobile number, 07068848035, in case the general public calls in with an emergency or distress call, according to a statement released on Friday by the command spokesman, DSP Sanusi Abubakar.
According to Mr. Shettima Zanna, the new commissioner of police in charge of the state’s elections, the order did not apply to necessary services like ambulances, firefighters, accredited media, and voting observers.
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“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.
Zanna assured residents 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.
Election: Police order movement restrictions in Sokoto, forbid security aides from entering PUs
