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 governor hails end to voter violence in by-elections

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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 executive chairman of Mangu Local Government Area in Plateau State, Hon. Emmanuel Bala Mwolpun, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Mangu Metropolis amid ongoing crisis. Deputy Speaker of the 9th House of Representatives, Ahmed Idris Wase, has strongly condemned the recent wave of violence in the state and urged calm.

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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.

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.

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The Kebbi State Police Command repelled an attack by suspected Lakurawa terrorists on security operatives along the Maje border road in Bagudo.

A calm Sunday in Kalemengorok, Aroo, Turkana County, became fearful when Special Operations Group officers arrived in armored vehicles and summoned residents to an emergency meeting. Names of illegal weapon owners were read aloud, and a three-day deadline was set for surrendering arms. The action forms part of a larger North Rift security operation against banditry.

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The Niko Kadi voter registration drive in Kitale was briefly halted on Saturday after armed goons infiltrated the event. The gathering, which drew hundreds of youths, was overrun by those wielding crude weapons before they were driven away. Niko Kadi leaders accused politicians of hiring youths to sow chaos.

 

 

 

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