Ahead of Saturday’s presidential election, the Federal Government of Nigeria has ordered the close down of all land borders with effect from 12.00 noon on Friday to 12.00 noon on Sunday.

The country’s Minister of Interior, Lt.-Gen. Abdrahman Dambazau (rtd), who gave the order said there would be restriction of movements across the borders during the election days.

“Further to the presidential election taking place on February, 16, 2019, the Honourable Minister of Interior has directed the closure of all Nigerian land borders with effect from 12.00 noon of Friday, February 15 to 12.00 noon of Sunday, February 17, 2019.

“This is to restrict movements across the borders during the election days. The public is to take note and ensure compliance,” a statement issued by the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammad Babandede read.