Police announce movement restriction for Lagos LG polls on Saturday

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Olohundare Jimoh, commissioner of police in Lagos, has ordered heavy deployment of personnel across the state ahead of the LG elections scheduled for July 12.

Benjamin Hundeyin, police spokesperson in Lagos, said in a statement issued on Wednesday that the commissioner ordered the deployment of operatives to ensure a hitch-free election.

Hundeyin added that vehicular movement will be restricted across Lagos from 3am to 3pm on Saturday, noting that the restriction applies to all roads and waterways in the state.

“Elaborate security arrangements and comprehensive security measures have been put in place to ensure security, safety, and peaceful and orderly conduct of the LG elections,” the statement reads.

 Thecable