Rerun poll: Enugu restricts vehicular movement in three LGAs

The Enugu state government has restricted vehicular movement in three LGAs ahead of Saturday’s rerun poll to be conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Chidiebere Onyia, secretary to the state government, disclosed this on Friday. NAN reports that the affected LGAs are Enugu South, Igboeze North and Udenu.

Onyia said the restriction would ensure an orderly conduct of the poll.

“There shall be no movement of vehicle on the roads or any form of transportation in the areas affected, from midnight of Friday to 6.00 pm on Saturday,” the statement reads.

“Those on essential duty such as INEC officials, election observers, health workers and other relevant organisations are, however, exempted.

“Enugu people are enjoined to adhere to the directive for the conduct of a free, fair, credible and peaceful election.

“Security agencies have been briefed and are to ensure enforcement of the order, while all security agents not posted on election duty by their respective agencies, are barred from the election venues.”