The Delta State Police Command has ordered a restriction of vehicular movement between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm on Saturday.
This is to ensure a hitch-free local government election.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Olufemi Abaniwonda revealed that those on special duties and students writing the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) are exempted from the restriction.
“Ahead of the upcoming local government elections slated for July 13, in Delta, the commissioner of police has ordered a massive deployment of personnel to ensure hitch-free elections.
“The command in synergy with other sister agencies has deployed massively to all polling units, RACs, collation centres and offices of the Delta Independent Electoral Commission to protect officials.
“The Marine Police have equally been deployed to the waterways to ensure the areas are peaceful during the election.
“Only officials on essential duties which included the accredited election monitors and observers and students writing the NABTEB will be allowed movement.
“The ban on VIP escorts during the election will also be enforced. They should not move with their security details on election day.
“Any officer found wanting will be arrested and sanctioned accordingly,” he said.
