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Ahead of Saturday’s council election in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, the FCT police Command has announced the restoration of its earlier pronounced movement restrictions in the FCT
The Command said on Friday night that based on credible intelligence at the disposal of the FCT Police Command and in the best security interest of the territory, it has deemed it fit to restore the earlier pronounced restrictions of movement.
It stated that the FCT Police Command deemed it fit to restore the earlier pronounced restrictions of movement because the water-tight security arrangement would enable eligible voters to exercise their civic responsibility.
The statement read in part;
“Consequently, the restrictions commences from 8 am – 3 pm 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, while assuring the members of the public of the Command’s commitment towards ensuring a safe environment before, during and after the election, urged residents to exercise their voting rights without the fear of molestation or harassment of any kind, from any quarters.
The CP also called on residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious or abnormal occurrence to the Police through the emergency lines.
Recall that TMSnews had on Friday evening reported the relaxation of the restriction by the command.
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.
