Election: The Federal Government to Close Land Borders on Friday

The Minister of Interior, Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (rtd), has instructed 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.

According to the press statement released by the Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service, Mr. Muhammad Babandede, in Abuja on Thursday, he stated 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 stated.