...Restricts Vehicular Activities
Elo Edremoda
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, Zanna Ibrahim, has vowed to arrest and duly prosecute anyone or group that will hinder the smooth conduct of the council elections across the state on Saturday, 6 January, 2018.
The CP also warned against vehicular activities within the state from 6am to 3pm.
According to a press release circulated on Tuesday by DSP Andrew Aniamaka, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), the order follows the elections' exercise scheduled to take place in the 25 council areas of Delta state.
The outgoing police commissioner explained that the restriction of movement is meant to ensure security and safety of both the electorates and the entire electoral process.
However, he noted that "only those on official and emergency duties with valid means of identification as well as the electorates with permanent voters’ cards, going to their registered polling units to cast their votes, will be allowed passage during the restriction order."
The release further stated thus: "the restriction order is a security measure tailored towards checkmating movement of probable mischief makers and political thugs. The CP warned that any person or group of persons that foment trouble during the exercise will be arrested and prosecuted in line with the provisions of the law.
"The CP therefore, advised politicians and their supporters to adhere strictly to the electoral provisions and avoid any conduct that is capable of causing break down of law and order before, during and after the elections.
Noting the effect of the restriction order on commuters passing Delta State to other states, Ibrahim urged them to take other routes or reschedule their trips.
Elo Edremoda
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, Zanna Ibrahim, has vowed to arrest and duly prosecute anyone or group that will hinder the smooth conduct of the council elections across the state on Saturday, 6 January, 2018.
The CP also warned against vehicular activities within the state from 6am to 3pm.
According to a press release circulated on Tuesday by DSP Andrew Aniamaka, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), the order follows the elections' exercise scheduled to take place in the 25 council areas of Delta state.
The outgoing police commissioner explained that the restriction of movement is meant to ensure security and safety of both the electorates and the entire electoral process.
However, he noted that "only those on official and emergency duties with valid means of identification as well as the electorates with permanent voters’ cards, going to their registered polling units to cast their votes, will be allowed passage during the restriction order."
The release further stated thus: "the restriction order is a security measure tailored towards checkmating movement of probable mischief makers and political thugs. The CP warned that any person or group of persons that foment trouble during the exercise will be arrested and prosecuted in line with the provisions of the law.
"The CP therefore, advised politicians and their supporters to adhere strictly to the electoral provisions and avoid any conduct that is capable of causing break down of law and order before, during and after the elections.
Noting the effect of the restriction order on commuters passing Delta State to other states, Ibrahim urged them to take other routes or reschedule their trips.
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