The Lagos State Police Command has issued an important update regarding the upcoming Lagos Local Government Elections, scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2025.
In an official statement, the command announced a total restriction of vehicular movement across Lagos State from 3 AM to 3 PM on election day, Saturday, July 12, 2025. This restriction applies to all roads and waterways within Lagos State.
Other key details from the police announcement include:
- Prohibition on Armed Escorts and Security: Armed escorts and private security outfits are banned.
- Ban on Sirens and Covered Number Plates: Indiscriminate use of sirens and covered number plates is prohibited.
- Barred Vehicles: All other vehicles, including those belonging to quasi-security outfits and state security agencies, are barred from movement. No state-owned security agency is authorized to participate in election security operations, in line with the Electoral Act.
- Exemptions: Essential services such as medical emergencies and other emergency responders, duly accredited officials of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), and accredited election observers and media practitioners (with LASIEC accreditation) are exempt.
- Identification Tags: All security personnel and accredited stakeholders (including media and election observers) must wear their LASIEC-certified identification tags throughout the election period.
- Security Warning: The Command sternly warned all miscreants, hoodlums, and thugs to stay away from polling units, collation centers, and other designated electoral process locations statewide.
- To Report: The public is encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious persons or activities by contacting the police via emergency lines: 08063299264 or 08065154338.
