Politics
Police restricts movement for Saturday LG Polls in Katsina
Credit: NAN
The Katsina State Police Command in has announced restriction of individuals and vehicular movements across the state for the Saturday local government polls.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), of the Katsina State Command, DSP Abubakar Aliyu, in a statement on Friday in Katsina, indicated that the restrictions will be from 6.00 a.m to 4.00p.m.
He said that the measure was put in place to ensure maintenance of law and order, and security of the electorate to enable them cast their votes without interference.
Aliyu quoted the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Aliyu Abubakar-Musa, urging residents and all stakeholders to comply with the order for a peaceful and transparent exercise.
The PPRO further called on eligible voters to come out and exercise their civic responsibility in a peaceful and orderly manner.
“For any emergency, members of the public are strongly encouraged to make use of the command emergency lines: 08156977777, 09022209690 and 07072722539”, the statement added.
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