The Anambra State Police Command has imposed a total restriction on vehicular movement in and out of the state ahead of today’s governorship election.
Naijaonpoint reports that the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the lockdown will take effect from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Election Day.
Ikenga explained that the measure affects “all roads within the state, including interstate highways.”
He added that the decision was reached unanimously by Security Services commanders at a meeting held on November 5, 2025, at the Police Headquarters, Awka.
According to him, the restriction is crucial to forestalling attempts by political thugs and other criminal elements to disrupt the polls.
The PPRO said the order applies to every form of vehicle expected on Anambra roads.
He said, “The restriction applies to all forms of motorised transportation, including private vehicles, commercial vehicles, trucks, tricycles, motorcycles and shuttle buses.”
He advised interstate travellers to avoid routes passing through Anambra during the period. Ikenga emphasised that only those on essential duties would be permitted to move during the lockdown.
“Only persons on essential duties such as designated INEC officials, accredited journalists and election observers, medical personnel, emergency responders and essential services providers would be exempted. Such persons must carry valid identification and clearance tag at all times,” he said.
The Command appealed to residents to comply with the directive, describing it as a necessary step to safeguard lives, property and ensure a peaceful voting environment.
Ikenga added that the restriction would guarantee that “voters freely exercise their right to vote for their preferred candidate.”
He also urged the electorate to remain law-abiding and cooperate with security personnel deployed across the state to maintain order and ensure a peaceful election.
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