By-election: Heavy security at Ibadan voting areas
The presence of heavy security was observed on Saturday across major roads and strategic locations within the Ibadan North Federal Constituency to ensure a peaceful by-election.
The security agencies observed comprise the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Nigerian Army.
The by-election is due to the death of a member of the House of Assembly, Olajide Akinremi, which occurred on July 10, 2024.
Mr Akinremi was a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The law enforcement officers were in areas such as Adamasingba, Agodi-Gate axis, University of Ibadan junction, and Mokola, among others, as early as 7.00 a.m.
Other areas duly manned by security agents include Mokola, Sango–UI Road, Housing Corporation, Bodija, as well as the Secretariat, and Bodija Market–UI Road.
The security agents allowed movement for only those with businesses related to the election, while others were turned back.
Voters were also seen moving in an orderly manner to their respective polling units under the watchful eyes of security agents.
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