Lagos Police Announce Total Vehicular Restriction Ahead of Local Government Election

Ahead of the Lagos State local government elections scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2025, the Lagos State Police Command has announced a total restriction of vehicular movement across the state from 3:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on election day.

In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the restriction will apply to all roads and waterways to ensure a smooth and secure electoral process.

The statement also outlined a number of additional security measures:

• Armed escorts and security aides are strictly prohibited from accompanying their principals to polling units or collation centers.

• The use of sirens in or around electoral areas is banned.

• Covered number plates on vehicles will not be permitted.

“Police escorts and armed security aides are strictly prohibited from accompanying their principals to polling units or collation centers. This measure is to prevent any undue influence or intimidation during the election,” the statement read.

However, the police clarified that accredited election observers and media personnel—as recognized by the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC)—are exempt from the movement restrictions.

Only vehicles involved in essential services, such as ambulances, will be allowed to operate during the restriction period.

The police command urged residents to comply with these directives to ensure a peaceful and credible election.