Police impose 12-hour vehicle ban from 3am to 3pm on Saturday for local government polls.
Lagos, Lagos State – Lagos State Police Commissioner Olohundare Jimoh has announced a 12-hour movement restriction for the local government election on Saturday, July 12, 2025. The ban covers all vehicular movement from 3am to 3pm across the state.
Movement Restriction Timeline & Scope
The vehicular movement restriction applies to all roads and waterways across Lagos State during election hours. Police spokesman CSP Benjamin Hundeyin released the security plan in an official statement.
“Consultative Committee on Elections Security in Lagos State hereby wishes to announce total restriction of vehicular movement throughout Lagos State from 3am on Saturday 12th July, 2025 till 3pm of same Saturday 12th July, 2025,” Commissioner Jimoh stated.
The restriction affects all 20 local government areas in Lagos State. Residents cannot travel by road or waterway during the 12-hour period unless they qualify for exemptions.
Police will deploy security personnel across the state to enforce compliance and ensure peaceful voting during the local government election.
Security Measures & Prohibited Activities
Police have banned several activities to prevent voter intimidation. Commissioner Jimoh prohibited police escorts and armed security aides from accompanying their principals to polling units or collation centers.
“Police escorts, covered number plates, and the use of sirens at or in the vicinity of polling units and collation centres are prohibited,” the commissioner stated.
The ban includes covered number plates and sirens near voting areas. State-owned security outfits cannot participate in election security operations, following Electoral Act provisions.
These measures target potential intimidation tactics and ensure ordinary voters can cast ballots without interference.
Exemptions for Essential Services
Essential service vehicles receive exemptions from the movement ban. Ambulances, fire trucks, and accredited security patrol vehicles can operate during restricted hours.
LASIEC officials, election observers, and certified media practitioners with proper accreditation can move freely. Healthcare workers responding to medical emergencies also receive exemptions with proper identification.
All exempt personnel must carry LASIEC-issued identification tags and follow Electoral Act guidelines. Security checkpoints will verify identification during the restriction period.
Enforcement & Penalties
Police will maintain checkpoints across major roads to enforce the restriction. Anyone found without proper identification faces investigation and prosecution under the Electoral Act.
“No one without the identification tag will be allowed to take part in the election. Anyone arrested without an identification tag will be investigated and prosecuted in line with the Electoral Act,” Commissioner Jimoh warned.
Residents should stock up on essentials before Saturday and plan to remain home until 3pm. The restriction ends at 3pm, allowing normal movement to resume.
By Abdullah Korede
