Police restrict movement in two Kano LGAs ahead of by-election

The Kano State Police Command has imposed an 18-hour restriction on movement in Kano Municipal and Ungogo Local Government Areas. This measure is in preparation for Saturday's by-election.

The Kano State Police Command announced the restriction to ensure security during the upcoming by-election. The measure affects movement across the specified local government areas from an unspecified start time until 18 hours later on Saturday. This step is taken ahead of the electoral event in the region. No further details on the exact timing or reasons beyond security were provided in the announcement. The police aim to maintain order in these areas during the voting process.

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Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf celebrates peaceful by-elections, declaring end to voter violence.
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Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has declared that the era of killing and disenfranchising voters during elections is over, following peaceful by-elections in the state. He commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for ensuring an orderly process. However, major opposition parties were notably absent from the ballot papers.

The African Democratic Congress has criticized a curfew in the Federal Capital Territory declared a day before the election, calling it an attempt to suppress voters. The Peoples Democratic Party has denied approving the stepping down of two chairmanship candidates for the Saturday poll, describing the move as shameful.

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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced a ban on mobile phone use inside polling stations ahead of the February 26 by-elections. The decision follows observations that in previous elections, some voters photographed their marked ballots and shared them on social media. The commission states this measure will protect ballot secrecy and ensure a free and fair electoral process.

The Benue State Police Command has ramped up operations following a deadly cult clash in Gboko that claimed two lives. Authorities arrested one suspect and recovered weapons in related incidents across the state. The commissioner vowed to eliminate cultism and urged public cooperation.

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The Federal Capital Territory's area council elections on February 21, 2026, recorded low voter turnout and late polling station openings, according to Yiaga Africa. Allegations of voter intimidation arose due to the presence of Minister Nyesom Wike at polling units, while security measures blocked entry points to Abuja. Former senator Shehu Sani noted widespread apathy among residents.

Kenya's by-elections on November 27, 2025, were disrupted by violence in several areas, including Malava and Kasipul. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) condemned the acts and vowed to hold perpetrators accountable. Claims of ballot stuffing and bribery also surfaced, though IEBC dismissed them.

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