Edo State Commissioner of Police, Haliru Gwandu, has said the governorship election in the state has been peaceful.

Gwandu said in Benin that the state police command had not recorded any incident since accreditation and voting began simultaneously at 8.00 a.m.

He said the command was in touch with all the police formations and special units involved in the election duty.

Earlier, Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force, Edo state have arrested a commercial motorist at Sakponba Road for flaunting “no movement” order.

The driver of the vehicle, Goody Motors, pleaded with the Police for forgiveness even as passengers were seen acting unconcerned.

Earlier, just as the elections commenced, travelers lamented being held back on the Benin Express road as movement into the Benin city and environs was restricted.

While some of the travelers claimed ignorance of the no movement announcement, some said it was uncalled for to hold a major election during working house on a weekday.

Meanwhile, the curfew is expected to last from 6A.M. till 6P.M. on Wednesday to avoid any unexpected situation during the gubernatorial elections.