Lagos LG polls: Police announce total restriction of vehicular movement, ban escorts

Lagos LG polls: APC primary fallout, lockdown order heighten tension – Daily Trust

As Lagos residents prepare to vote in Saturday’s local government elections, tension continues to mount following weeks of controversy over the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries, protests by aggrieved aspirants, and security concerns over a statewide lockdown order issued by the police. The polls, covering 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), are considered a crucial political test, not only fo…

Lagos police declare statewide lockdown for July 12 LG elections

The Lagos State Police Command has announced a total restriction of vehicular movement across the state on Saturday, 12th July, 2025, to ensure a peaceful and secure environment during the forthcoming local government elections. In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 9, the police said the movement ban would be enforced from 3 am to 3 pm on all roads and waterways within the state’s jurisdiction. “This restriction will be strictly enforced acr…

Police declare 12hrs vehicular restriction for Saturday LG polls

Lagos LG polls: Police announce total restriction of vehicular movement, ban escorts

Ahead of the forthcoming local government election in Lagos State, the state's police command on Wednesday announced that there would be a total

SWYA Slams Sahara Reporters’ Allegations, Says IGP Won’t Bow To Cheap Blackmail - Swift Reporters

The South West Youth Alliance (SWYA) has rebuked Sahara Reporters for its misleading and fictitious publication concerning police participation in the Lagos State Local Government Elections. The highly fallacious report claimed “that the Inspector-General of Police had instructed each division to contribute ₦39,000 to cover transportation costs for deploying personnel to Lagos.” Responding to the unprofessional reportage by Sahara Reporters, the…

LG poll: Police restrict movement, deploy squads