The Katsina State Police Command on Wednesday announced restrictions on human and vehicular movements in the state during Saturday's governorship and state assembly elections.
The police also said all entry points in and out of the state will be manned and therefore advised parents to warn their wards against any act to jeopardise the peace of the state.
“The police and other security personnel will be conducting robust and purposeful patrols to ensure compliance with this order and towards a hitch-free exercise. The command has made adequate arrangements to provide security for all voters to come out in mass and cast their votes without any fear of harassment or molestation.
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