The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment of senior officers to oversee security operations and ensure a smooth and credible electoral process.
He recently had his say ahead of the bye-elections scheduled to be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in 13 states across Nigeria.
Speaking to the press, Kayode announced a restriction on all forms of vehicular movement—by road, water, or other means — within the affected Local Government Areas from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on election day.