Police Declare Total Restriction of Vehicular Movement Across Anambra State
The Anambra State Police Command has announced a total restriction of vehicular and personal movement into, out of, and within Anambra State on Saturday, 8th November 2025, the day scheduled for the Governorship Election.
In a statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, the restriction will be in effect from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Election Day.
The order covers all roads within the state, including interstate highways.
According to SP Ikenga, the measure follows a unanimous decision reached during a meeting of Security Service Commanders in Anambra State, held at the Police State Headquarters, Awka, on Wednesday, 5th November 2025.
He explained that the restriction is intended to prevent the movement of political thugs and other criminal elements who might attempt to disrupt the electoral process.
The directive applies to all forms of motorized transportation, including,Private vehicles,Commercial vehicles,Trucks,Tricycles (Keke),Motorcycles (Okada) and Shuttle buses
SP Ikenga further advised interstate travelers whose routes pass through Anambra State to use alternative routes during the restriction period.
He emphasized that only persons on essential duties will be exempted from the restriction. These include designated INEC officials, accredited journalists and election observers, medical personnel, emergency responders, and essential service providers.
Such persons must carry valid identification and official clearance tags at all times to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
The Command spokesperson urged residents and motorists to comply fully with the directive, noting that the restriction is a security measure designed to protect lives and property, maintain public order, and ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process.
He also appealed to the electorate to remain law-abiding and cooperate with security personnel deployed across the state to enforce the directive and ensure the smooth conduct of the election.
