The Nigeria Police Force on Monday said major routes in Abuja will be closed because of President Goodluck Jonathan’s declaration of his re-election bid on Tuesday.
The police explained that diversion of route is one of the proactive security measures put in place to avoid break down of law and order during the event.
Motorists in Abuja have been advised to use alternative routes to avoid traffic gridlock.
The route will be shut between 5:00am and 8:00pm on Tuesday.
The statement with the heading: “Diversion of vehicular traffic within and around Central Business District, Abuja,” was signed by the Force Public Relations Officers, Emmanuel Ojukwu.
It reads: “This is to alert the public of a major event taking place at Eagle Square Abuja tomorrow Tuesday, 11th November, 2014.
“Members of the public are advised to use alternative routes, as vehicular traffic will be diverted from most of the roads leading in and out of Eagle Square Central Business District, Abuja between 5:00am and 8:00pm of Tuesday, 11th November, 2014.
“The Nigeria Police Force regrets any inconvenience the diversion of vehicular movements within the area may cause members of the public, as this is one of the proactive security measures put in place to avoid break down of law and order in the area and Abuja at large.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Can't this man called Jonathan just declare in his office and tell Nigerians that he did that because his mourning the life Nigerians that are being killed everyday in the north
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