Nigerian police to restrict vehicle movement on election days
Xinhua, March 25, 2015 Adjust font size:
The police in Nigeria has ordered restriction of vehicular movement between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. local time on March 28 and April 11 general elections.
National police spokesperson Emmanuel Ojukwu said in a statement reaching Xinhua on Tuesday that this total restriction of movements order applies to all, except for ambulances, fire service trucks and others on essential duties.
He said travelers and citizens who intend to use roads on these days and hours are advised to plan alternative times for their traveling.
Ojukwu expressed regret over the inconveniences road users would face but appealed for understanding as the measure was taken in the interest of the nation.
The police spokesperson assured that adequate security logistics and manpower had been strategically deployed to achieve a most conducive elections atmosphere. Endi