Delta State Police Commissioner, CP Ari Muhammed Ali, has ordered the restriction of vehicular movements in Delta State from 12am on Friday to 4pm Saturday.

His order is in view of the forthcoming Local Government Council elections billed to take place in Delta State on Saturday.

The CP who gave this order, noted that voters going to exercise their civic rights will not be prevented from doing so.

He equally assure all essential service providers including NUPENG tanker drivers/workers, PHCN, GSM service providers, Hospitals/Clinics staff, Fire services and media houses, that their safety is guaranteed while carrying out their lawful duties during the elections.

According to him, only those on official and emergency duties with valid means of identification and the electorates with permanent voters cards, going to their registered polling units to cast their votes, will be allowed passage during the restriction order.

While regretting the inconvenience the restriction order will cause commuters passing Delta State to other states, the CP enjoined them to take alternative routes or make do with other contingency plans.

He urges all stakeholders to conduct themselves peacefully before, during and after the elections, and respect the rules guiding the process, While wishing Deltans a peaceful election.

This is contained in a statement by Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Edafe Bright.