The Lagos State Police Command has placed a restriction on vehicular movements in certain areas of the state as it conducts the state’s by-election on Saturday.
Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson of the police in Lagos, conveyed this information on Friday through a post on X.
Gistreel Reports that a by-election for Surulere I federal constituency, in the federal house of representatives, is scheduled for Saturday, February 3.
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The seat in the lower legislative chamber became vacant after President Bola Tinubu appointed Femi Gbajabiamila, the immediate-past speaker of the house, as his chief of staff.
On Thursday, Kayode Egbetokun, inspector-general of police (IGP), ordered the restriction of vehicular movement in 26 states where run-off and by-elections will take place.
Olumuyiwa Adejobi, force public relations officer, stated in a press release that the restriction applied to all forms of vehicular movement on roads, waterways, and other forms of transportation. He added that the restriction will be from 12 am to 6 pm.
Hundeyin further mentioned that there will be no restriction of movements in other parts of Lagos unaffected by the poll.
“CLARIFICATION: In the forthcoming bye-election in Lagos State, the restriction of movement is applicable only in the election area, Surulere Federal Constituency I,” his post reads.
“However, Funsho Williams Avenue will be free for passage only. Movement into and out of feeder roads off Funsho Williams Avenue will not be permitted.
“There is no restriction of movement in other parts of the state.”
The elections will fill vacancies in three senatorial districts, 17 federal, and 28 state constituencies across 80 LGAs.
Individuals on essential services like officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), accredited media personnel, and emergency responders are exempted from the restriction.
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