The Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, Wilfred Afolabi, has ordered restriction of movement ahead of the Saturday’s Local Government elections in the state.
A statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Funmilayo Odunlami, on Thursday in Akure, said the restriction applied to all forms of vehicular movement on roads, waterways and other forms of transportation.
The statement said the restriction of vehicular and motorcycle movements would take effect from 6.00am to 4.00pm on Saturday, January 18, 2025 “for security reasons.”
It advised commuters who may have a reason to use the state as a passage to adjust their plans ahead of the D-day.
“However, Security Personnel, Medics, Healthworkers, firefighters and other Essential Service Providers are allowed free movements to carry out their duties. Cases of Emergency are considered also for movement.
“We urge all legible voters to abide by the rules guiding the electoral process while carrying out their Civic duty.
“The Command is also using this medium to warn intending miscreants who may want to cause mayhem on the said day to stay clear as all machineries are in place to nip any untoward act as they raise their ugly heads.
“Adequate security has been emplaced for both human and material resources to ensure smooth passage of the process,” the statement reads.
