The police command in Edo State has announced a statewide restriction of movement from midnight to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday as part of security measures for the local government elections in the state.
Eno Ikoedem, the police spokesperson in Edo, said this in a statement on Friday in Benin.
She said the restriction was part of comprehensive security arrangements put in place in collaboration with other security agencies to ensure a peaceful, orderly and secure electoral process.
According to her, the measure aims to protect voters, election officials and sensitive materials while preventing any breakdown of law and order during the elections.
Ms Ikoedem, an assistant superintendent of police, said all vehicular and human movement would be prohibited during the restriction period.
