The Kwara State Police Command has expressed its readiness to enforce total restrictions on all forms of vehicular movements on roads and waterways as directed by the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba.
According to a statement by the Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Okasanmi Ajayi said that the restriction will be across the length and breadth of the Kwara State from 1200am to 0600pm on 25th February 2023.
“This restriction is aimed at preventing criminally minded individuals from taking advantage of the elections to perpetrate evil in the state.
“However, vehicles carrying essential services such as INEC officials, electoral observers, medical personnel, ambulances responding to medical emergencies, firefighters, etc. would be allowed to move when necessary.
“The command also warns that security aides and escorts are not allowed to accompany their principals and politicians to polling booths and collation centers during the election, as anyone found flouting this directive will be severely sanctioned.
“The command emphasizes that only security personnel specifically assigned to election duties are to be seen within and around the designated election booths and centers. The ban on the unauthorized use of sirens, revolving lights, covered number plates, and tinted glasses is still in force, and violators would be sanctioned appropriately.
“Vigilante groups and other non-actors are excluded from the election security.
“The Command, for the umpteenth time, appeals for the continued support and cooperation of the members of the public in this regard to enable the state to have a seamless electoral process.
“Members of the public are advised to cooperate with all security personnel and render any support needed to ensure the success of the election in Kwara State. They are further urged to discharge their civic responsibility without fear, as measures have been put in place to forestall any untoward incidents that may disrupt the peaceful conduct of the general election.
The Command also gave out the following phone numbers available: 08053321599, 08033364919, 08125275046: and 07032069501 for members of the public to call in case of any emergency.
