No going out: Police ban interstate, intrastate movements in Anambra State on election day

Michael Olumide

Anambra State Police Command has announced that there will be a total restriction of vehicular movements in/out of and across Anambra State on Saturday, 8th November 2025, being the day of the Governorship Election.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, the restriction takes effect from 12.00 am to 6.00 pm on the Election Day, and shall affect all roads within the state, including interstate highways.

The measure is in line with the unanimous decision reached at the meeting of the Security Services Commanders in Anambra State held at the Police State Headquarters, Awka.

The decision is aimed at preventing the movement of political thugs and other criminal elements who may attempt to disrupt the electoral process.

The restriction applies to all forms of motorized transportation, including: Private vehicles, Commercial vehicles, Trucks, Tricycles, Motorcycles and shuttle buses. All intended interstate travelers intending to travel through any part of the State are advised to take alternative routes during this period.

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 a valid identification and clearance tag at all times.

Residents are urged to comply with this security arrangement as it is designed to safeguard lives and property, ensure a peaceful election atmosphere and guarantee that voters freely exercise their right to vote for their preferred candidate.

The Command calls on the electorate to remain law-abiding and cooperate with security personnel who have been deployed across the State to enforce this directive and maintain order.