The Kaduna State Government on Friday announced restriction of movement ahead of the chairmanship and councillorship elections slated in the state for Saturday, Oct. 19.

The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, made this known in Kaduna on Friday.

“Ahead of the chairmanship and councillorship elections into the 23 local government councils and 255 wards slated for Oct. 19, the Kaduna State Security Council has imposed a restriction of movement throughout the state from 6a.m to 7p.m on the said date.

“This is to ensure peaceful and orderly conduct of the elections.

“By this notice, vehicular movements, as well as commercial and other related activities which may constitute impediments to law and order, are to cease within the period of the restriction on Saturday.

“Only persons performing essential duties are exempted from this restriction and may move during the period with proper identification and clearance.

“Citizens are thus advised to refrain from actions that could disrupt public peace or affect smooth conduct of the elections. Security agencies have been deployed to ensure enforcement and compliance.

“Members of the general public are also urged to promptly report any observed acts which may threaten law and order to security agencies, and not take laws into their hands,” he said.

Aruwan said that the Kaduna state security operations’ room was reachable for this purpose on the following lines: 09034000060, 08170189999. (NAN)