By Vincent Ujumadu
The Anambra State Police Command has announced total restriction of vehicular movements in and out of the state during the November 8 governorship election.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga said in a statement that the restriction takes effect from 12.00am and would be in force till 6.00pm on the Election Day.
According to him, the restriction will affect all roads within the state, including interstate highways.
The measure, the PPRO said, is in line with the unanimous decision reached at the meeting of the Security Services commanders in Anambra State held at the Police State Headquarters, Awka, on 5th November 2025.
“The decision is aimed at preventing the movement of political thugs and other criminal elements who may attempt to disrupt the electoral process.
“The restriction applies to all forms of motorized transportation, including: private vehicles, commercial vehicles, trucks, tricycles, motorcycles and shuttle buses.
“All intended interstate travelers intending to travel through any part of the state are advised to take alternative routes during this period.
“Only persons on essential duties such as designated INEC officials, accredited journalists and election observers, medical personnel, emergency responders and essential services providers would be exempted. Such persons must, carry valid identification and clearance tag at all times”, Ikenga said.
While urging residents to comply with the security arrangement as it is designed to safeguard lives and property, the PPRO added that it would also ensure a peaceful election atmosphere and guarantee that voters freely exercise their right to vote their preferred candidate.
The Command also called on the electorate to remain law-abiding and cooperate with security personnel who have been deployed across the state to enforce this directive and maintain order.
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