NigeriaDecideds2023: House of Assembly election witnesses improved security presence in Edo
reports that combined teams of security agents mounted roadblocks in strategic areas in the state to enforce the restriction of movement order by the Inspector-General of Police.
In Benin, as of 7 a.m. on Saturday, the teams, which comprised police officers, military personnel and other paramilitary officers were already at checkpoints conducting stop-and-search.The News Agency of Nigeria reports that at Ugbowo, Iyaro, Akpakpava, First East Circular Road and Sapele Road among others, vehicular movement was restricted, except for those who were on election duty.
This is in sharp contrast to the situation during the 25 February elections, when residents flagrantly defied the restriction on movement, with inadequate security officers to enforce the directive.Many analysts blamed the lax security for the reported cases of violence during the presidential and National Assembly elections in the state.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Supreme Court affirms Marama Abba as PDP House of Assembly candidateThe Supreme Court has affirmed Marama Abba of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the validly elected candidate for the Borno House of Assembly, to
Read more »
One injured as 'thugs' disrupt LP house of assembly candidate's rally in Lagos | TheCableOne person has been reportedly injured after suspected thugs disrupted the campaign rally of Olumide Oworu, the Labour Party (LP) candidate for Surulere LGA 1, in the Lagos house of
Read more »
House of Assembly poll: Police will provide level playing ground for all in Osun - CP AbayomiThe Election Commissioner of Police for Osun State, Peter Abayomi, has again reiterated that he is in the state to provide a level playing ground for all
Read more »
JUST-IN: Police Arrest Edo APC Deputy ChairmanBarely two days to the House of Assembly elections in Edo State, the State's deputy chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jarret Tenebe, has been
Read more »
Edo Assembly poll: APC, PDP, LP battle for votes | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World NewsThe battle over who controls Edo State House of Assembly has generated serious uproar among political parties and actors in the state.
Read more »
Enugu Guber: Agbaja youths caution against violence, bitter politicsTwo days to the governorship and House of Assembly elections, the Agbaja Youths General Assembly has called on the people of Enugu State to resist any
Read more »