Elections: FG to close land borders on Friday

The Minister of Interior, Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (rtd),
has directed the closure of all Nigerian land borders with effect
from Friday, February 15 to Sunday, February 17 for the Saturday
Presidential and National Assembly elections.

A press statement issued by the Comptroller-General, Nigeria
Immigration Service, Mr Muhammad Babandede, in Abuja on Thursday
said that there would be restriction of movements across the
Nigerian borders during the election on the days announced.

“The public is to take note and ensure compliance,’’ he
said.

(NAN)