The Ogun State Police Command has announced the restriction of movement in Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency during Saturday’s by-election.
According to Ogun State Police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, movement in the areas will be restricted from 12: 00 am to 4:00 pm.
Odutola disclosed that patrol vehicles, stop and search teams and other operational units will be strategically deployed to guarantee a smooth and hitch-free exercise.
Briefing election duty officers at the Command Headquarters, Eleweran, the Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, reiterated the importance of professionalism, civility and neutrality in the discharge of duties.
Ogunlowo stated that the Command in collaboration with other security agencies, and additional manpower from Zone 2 Command, Lagos, has put in place robust security measures to prevent election-related violence and ensure a safe and secure environment before, during and after the election.
He enjoined voters to adhere to electoral laws in order to ensure a credible, transparent, and violence-free election.
“Acts such as campaign, vote-buying, distribution of flyers, or display of political stickers at polling areas are prohibited.
“Movement in areas where elections will hold will be restricted from 0000hrs to 1600hrs on 16th August 2025. Police patrol vehicles, stop and search teams and other operational units will be strategically deployed to guarantee a smooth and hitch-free exercise.
“The Ogun State Police Command appeals for the cooperation of all voters and warns individuals with malicious intentions to stay away from polling units as any attempt to disrupt the process will be met with decisive action,” he said.
