By-election: Police restrict movement in Surulere constituency 1

The Lagos Police Command has said there would be restriction of movement in Surulere federal constituency 1 during the bye-election holding on Saturday.

Spokesman for the Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement posted on his X handle, said that Funsho Williams Avenue would be free for passage only while movement into and out of inner roads off Funsho Williams Avenue would not be permitted.

Hundeyin added that other parts of Lagos state were not affected by the restriction order.

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“This is to announce to the general public that during the bye-election scheduled for Saturday, February 3, 2024, there will be restriction of movement in the election area, Surulere Federal Constituency I only.

“However, Funsho Williams Avenue will be free for passage only. Movement into and out of feeder roads off Funsho Williams Avenue will not be permitted.

“For other parts of Lagos State, there is absolutely no restriction of movement”, said Hundeyin.

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