Police in Rivers State announce movement restrictions in seven local government areas ahead of the Rivers South-East Senatorial District by-election. Multiple outlets report that the restrictions apply to Andoni, Eleme, Gokana, Khana, Oyibo, Opobo/Nkoro and Tai. The police statement says the measure is intended to support a peaceful, credible election and reduce the risk of electoral violence. Outlets also state that police warn residents and political actors against actions that could disrupt voting, including violence and vote buying. The reporting is consistent that the restrictions are being introduced in the run-up to the poll, though the specific hours or enforcement procedures are not detailed in the provided excerpts. Overall, the articles present the restrictions as a security step by the police for the by-election in the Rivers South-East senatorial district, with the affected LGAs representing the areas where movement controls are imposed.
Police restrict movement in seven Rivers LGAs ahead of senatorial by-election
Police in Rivers State announce movement restrictions in seven local government areas ahead of the Rivers South-East Senatorial District by-election. Multiple outlets report that the restrictions appl...
- Police announce movement restrictions ahead of the Rivers South-East Senatorial District by-election.
- The affected LGAs are Andoni, Eleme, Gokana, Khana, Oyibo, Opobo/Nkoro and Tai.
- The restrictions are intended to help ensure a peaceful and credible election.
- Police warn against electoral violence.
- Police also warn against vote buying.
The police stated that the restriction would affect Andoni, Eleme, Gokana, Khana, Oyibo, Opobo/Nkoro and Tai local government areas. The post Rivers By-election: Police restrict movement in seven LGAs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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