…… announces tight security across territory.
The FCT Police Command has restored the earlier pronounced Area Council Election movement restrictions following reports of attempt to cause a break down of law and order.
A statement on Friday night by the Command’s Public Relations Officer , DSP Josephine Adeh for the Commissioner of Police said “Base on credible intelligence at the disposal of the FCT Police Command and in the best security interest of the territory, the Fct police command has deemed it fit to restore the earlier pronounced restrictions of movement. The water-tight security arrangement will enable eligible voters exercise their civic responsibility,
“Consequently, the restrictions commences from 8am – 3pm of 12th February 2022 , exempting those on essential services, participants and key players in the already scheduled WAEC examinations .
“The Commissioner of Police FCT Police Command CP Babaji Sunday psc, while assuring the members of the public of the Command’s commitment towards ensuring a safe environment before, during and after the election, urges residents to exercise their voting rights without the fear of molestation or harassment of any kind, from any quarters .The CP also calls on residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious or abnormal occurrence to the Police through the following emergency lines: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653 and 08028940883.
