The Lagos State Police Command has implemented stringent security measures in anticipation of the state’s Local Government elections on Saturday, July 12, 2025. One such precaution is the complete prohibition of automobile traffic throughout the state from 3:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on election day.
According to a statement released by CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the state police command spokesperson, the action is a component of the state’s strategy to guarantee a secure, tranquil, and orderly election process throughout the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas.
According to the police, the ban would apply to all Lagos roads and waterways, and only ambulances and other vehicles that provide necessary services will be exempt.
fire trucks, and security patrol vehicles involved in the election process will be allowed to operate during this period.
Exempted from the movement ban are only accredited officials of LASIEC, election observers, and media personnel, provided they carry LASIEC-certified identification tags.
The statement also announced a strict ban on the use of armed escorts and private security aides at voting or collation venues. No principal, including politicians and public officials, will be allowed to arrive with armed personnel. The use of sirens and covered number plates in or around election centres has also been prohibited.
In a stern warning to would-be violators, the Police Command said anyone caught flouting the movement restriction or involved in electoral violence or disruption will be arrested and prosecuted without delay.
The command urged parents and guardians to caution their children and wards against involvement in violence, while also calling on residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity via the emergency lines 08063299264 or 08065154338.
