Edo State Police Command restricts movement across the state in advance of the scheduled local government area elections on Saturday. Multiple outlets report that the restriction is intended to support peaceful voting and public safety. The police announcement sets a specific timeframe: movement is limited from 12:00 midnight on Friday until 3:00 pm on Saturday. The restriction is statewide and applies to the general public, according to the police public relations statement cited by one outlet. Another report describes the measure as a statewide movement restriction tied to the elections, without adding further operational details.
All sources agree the directive comes from the Edo State Police Command, is linked directly to the Saturday local government elections, and includes a clear window spanning late Friday night through mid-afternoon Saturday. No sources provide information on penalties, exemptions, or the number of polling locations affected within the excerpts provided.
