By Yemi Adeleye/Rukuyat Adeyemi
Heavy security presence and strict enforcement of movement restriction were noticed in parts of Lagos on Saturday as residents of the state troop out for the Governorship and the State Assembly elections.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that stern-looking soldiers manned many roads as early as 6 a.m to effect the restriction order.
This was unlike the Feb. 23 Presidential and National Assembly election, which had only a few areas blocked by the army officers. Drivers of commercial vehicles then exploited the loose security.
NAN correspondent monitoring the exercise reports that the soldiers shunned all appeals by almost all motorists to pass, as only officials of INEC and those on official duty were allowed to pass.
Some of the areas blocked include Abesan Gate, Ipaja, Moshalashi area, Alimosho, Idimu Road, Ikotun area among others.
However, many people were…
Source: News Agency of Nigeria
