The Enugu State Government and the Enugu State Police Command have announced restriction of movement across the state on Saturday, September 26, 2026, for the local government elections.
The elections will be conducted by the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission, ENSIEC, to elect chairmen for the 17 local government councils and councillors for the 260 wards.
The police announced its restriction in a statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe.
In the statement, the Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, said he has ordered massive deployment of personnel, operational and intelligence assets across the 17 local government areas and 260 wards for the chairmanship and councillorship polls.
CP Giwa also ordered restriction of human and vehicular movements across the state from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on election day.
The order exempts persons on essential duties and duly accredited election officials.
The Commissioner further barred quasi-security outfits from participating in election security. He directed all armed security personnel on VIP escort duties not to escort VIPs to polling units.
He assured the electorate and the public of adequate security before, during and after the elections, in collaboration with other security agencies. He urged eligible voters to turn out and exercise their franchise.
He warned political parties, candidates and their supporters against electoral malpractices and acts capable of disrupting the peaceful conduct of the elections, stressing that violators will face the full weight of the law.
The Command urged the public to report suspicious persons and activities capable of undermining the peaceful conduct of the elections to the nearest police station or call 08032003702, 08086671202 or 08021709005.
Govt announces 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. restriction
The Enugu State Government also announced restriction of vehicular movement and other forms of transportation across the state.
The announcement was contained in a statement signed on Thursday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia.
The statement said: “The Government of Enugu State hereby announces a restriction of vehicular movement and other forms of transportation across the State from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, September 26, 2026.”
The government said the measure is aimed at ensuring peaceful, orderly and secure conduct of the elections.
It said the restriction will not apply to ENSIEC officials and accredited election personnel, security personnel duly deployed for election duties, accredited election observers and authorised media practitioners.
Health workers, ambulances, firefighters and other persons expressly authorised to perform essential election or emergency duties are also exempted.
The government urged residents, political parties, candidates, supporters and other stakeholders to comply with the directive and conduct themselves responsibly.
It encouraged eligible voters to exercise their civic responsibilities peacefully and in line with guidelines issued by ENSIEC and other relevant authorities.
The government said security agencies have been directed to ensure strict enforcement and maintain law and order throughout the elections.
It appealed to residents to cooperate with authorities during the temporary restriction. The government said it regrets the inconvenience the measure may cause.
“The State Government regrets the temporary inconvenience this restriction may cause and appreciates the understanding, cooperation and support of Ndi Enugu as the State works with ENSIEC and other relevant authorities to ensure peaceful, orderly, secure and successful local government elections,” the statement added.
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