This was announced in a statement by DSP Sanusi Abubakar, the command`s Police Public Relations Officer on Friday in Sokoto.
The Nigeria Police Force, Sokoto State Command, has ordered restrictions from 12am to 6pm on April 15, for the rescheduled National Assembly Supplementary elections in the state.
This was announced in a statement by DSP Sanusi Abubakar, the command`s Police Public Relations Officer on Friday in Sokoto.
According to Abubakar, the order was issued in accordance with the Inspector-General of Police's directives, and it applies to all 23 Local Government Areas in the state.
“This is with the exception of only those on essential services such as Electoral Observers, accredited media, ambulances, and firefighters among others,” he said.
He stated that Mr Shettima Zanna, the new Commissioner of Police in charge of the elections, had prohibited security aides to VIPs and escorts from accompanying their principals to polling units and collation centers.
The statement continued: “State-established and private security units, quasi-security outfits are also banned from participating in election security management.
“Members of the public are seriously warned to adhere strictly to the restriction order.
“He warned that any person or group of persons found instigating violence or violating this order will be dealt with decisively,” he said.
The commissioner assured residents that the Police Department would work closely with other security agencies to ensure a safe and secure environment for the exercise.
He advised parents to discourage their children and wards from participating in election violence.
The commissioner urged members of the public in distress to call the police emergency number for immediate assistance.