BREAKING: IGP orders restriction of movement ahead of bye-elections in 13 states
The Police Inspector General (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has ordered a restriction of movement in 13 states ahead of scheduled bye-elections on Saturday, August 16, 2025. In a statement released on Friday, Egbetokun announced that senior officers, including Assistant AIGs and commissioners of police, will be deployed to supervise the elections in affected local government areas.
Operational logistics and tactical teams, as well as specialized units, will also be deployed to ensure a free and fair electoral process. The 13 states affected include Anambra, Kano, Oyo, Taraba, Enugu, Adamawa, Edo, Jigawa, Kogi, Ogun, Zamfara, and Niger.
The IGP also announced a restriction of movement in the affected areas from 12 pm to 6 pm on election day, with exemptions for INEC officials, accredited journalists, election observers, emergency responders, and firefighters. Egbetok.
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