The Anambra State Police Command has announced a total restriction of vehicular movement in and out of the state today, Saturday, November 8 2025
The residents of the state are expected to elect their governor.
In a press statement released on Friday, the spokesman for the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the restriction takes effect from 12 am to 6pm and shall affect all roads within the state, including interstate highways.
Ikenga said the restriction applies to all forms of motorised transportation, including private vehicles, commercial vehicles, trucks, tricycles, motorcycles, and shuttle buses.
The statement read in part, “The Anambra State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that there will be a total restriction of vehicular movements in/out and across Anambra State on Saturday, November 8, 2025, being the day of the governorship election.
“The restriction takes effect from 12.00 am to 6.00 pm on the election day and shall affect all roads within the state, including interstate highways.
“This measure is in line with the unanimous decision reached at the meeting of the security services commanders in Anambra State held at the Police State Headquarters, Awka, on November 5, 2025.
“The decision is aimed at preventing the movement of political thugs and other criminal elements who may attempt to disrupt the electoral process.
“The restriction applies to all forms of motorised transportation, including private vehicles, commercial vehicles, trucks, tricycles, motorcycles, and shuttle buses.”
He, however, advised all interstate travellers intending to travel through any part of the state to take alternative routes during this period.
According to him, only persons on essential duties, such as designated INEC officials, accredited journalists and election observers, medical personnel, emergency responders, and essential services providers, will be exempted — such persons must carry a valid identification and clearance tags at all times.
“Residents are urged to comply with this security arrangement, as it is designed to safeguard lives and property, ensure a peaceful election atmosphere, and guarantee that voters freely exercise their right to vote for their preferred candidate.
“The command calls on the electorate to remain law-abiding and cooperate with security personnel who have been deployed across the State to enforce this directive and maintain order,” the statement added.
