Police Restrict Movement in 2 LGAs in Popular Northern State
- 18-hour movement restriction in Kano ahead of State Assembly by-elections on February 21, 2026
- Police enforce strict rules to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process, allowing only specific vehicles
- Loitering and displaying political party insignia are prohibited at polling units to prevent voter intimidation
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An 18-hour restriction has been announced on movement across Kano Municipal and Ungogo Local Government Areas ahead of Saturday’s State Assembly by-elections.
The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said the restriction will run from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on February 21, 2026.
Kiyawa said the order was part of security measures to ensure peaceful elections.
He added that the measure followed a security review meeting convened by the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES).
As reported by Daily Trust, he said the restriction applies to all motor vehicles, tricycles, and motorcycles.
He explained that vehicles that will be permitted to operate during the period will be ambulances, fire service trucks, and those belonging to electoral officials and accredited observers.
“The Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, has put all necessary measures in place to ensure a peaceful, free, fair, credible, transparent, and successful by-elections.”
Speaking further, he said only eligible voters and officially accredited party agents identified by INEC will be allowed within polling units.
“Loitering in or around polling units will not be tolerated.”
The police spokesperson also prohibited the carrying of weapons and the display of political party insignia at polling centres.
He added that security personnel have been directed to enforce the guidelines strictly but professionally.
“Individuals wearing clothing or carrying items with political party logos or identities will not be allowed at polling units.”
The police stressed that the aim is to maintain neutrality and prevent voter intimidation.
Kano governor opens up on joining APC
Recall that Kano governor Abba Yusuf explained that his move to the APC was based on what he described as a strategic decision for Kano’s progress.
He said the state’s size and importance make it necessary to work closely with the federal government for development.
The governor also used the grand rally to appreciate key APC leaders and reassure supporters about unity and stability.
Kano shuts down event centres, bans entertainment
Legit.ng also reported that Kano state got Nigerians talking following the suspension of the activities of DJs, event centres, and all entertainment activities because of Ramadan.
Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Censorship Board, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, had announced the directive in a statement on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Sulaiman maintained that the directive was to allow the people of the state to observe the Ramadan fasting and carry out their religious activities.
Source: Legit.ng
