The Kano State Government has announced movement restrictions across the state ahead of Saturday Local Government elections.
The state Commissioner for Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye in press statement said the measure was necessary to guarantee the safety of lives and property during the elections explaining that the restriction, effective would ensure a peaceful and orderly conduct of the polls.
Dantiye said that, “Only essential services personnel, including election officials, security personnel, and accredited journalists, are exempt from the restriction. The government urges the public to comply with the directive and cooperate with security agencies.
Residents are encouraged to exercise their civic rights peacefully and avoid disrupting the election as security agencies are on high alert across the 44 local government areas, with checkpoints established to monitor compliance.
Lateefah Ibrahim
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