By Funmilayo Akinyemi/Akure
All travellers who may have a reason to use Ondo State as passage to other parts of the country on Saturday, January 18, 2025, have been advised to adjust their plans or seek alternate routes to avoid disruption or delay of their journeys.
The State Commissioner of Police Wilfred Olatokunbo Afolabi, gave the advice ahead of Saturday’s Local Government elections.
The CP in a statement on Thursday by the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Funmilayo Odunlami, announced the restriction of vehicles and motorcycles movements between 6am and 4pm for security reasons.
He also issued a strong warning to anyone planning to disrupt the local Government election in the State.
“All intending miscreants who may want to cause mayhem on election day are warned to stay clear. All machinery is in place to nip any untoward act as they raise their ugly heads,” he stated.
He, however, assured the public that security measures have been put in place to ensure smooth passage of the electoral process for the election on Saturday.
Besides, all essential service providers and people with cases of medical emergencies will however be granted free movement to carry out their duties.
“Security personnel, health workers, firefighters and other essential service providers are allowed free movement to carry out their duties. Cases of emergency are also considered for movement.
“We urge all eligible voters to abide by the rules guiding the electoral process while carrying out their civic duties,” he said.
