FCT council polls: Police restrict movement from 6 am-to 6 pm

From Molly Kilete, Abuja

Ahead of the Area Council Elections scheduled to hold February 21, the  Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, said it has deployed personnel across the FCT as part of its comprehensive operational order to ensure a crisis-free polls.

The police have also announced the restriction of movement  across the FCT from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm on February 21, 2026, except for essential service providers and election officials.

FCT police command public relations officer Josephine Adeh, who made this known, said the massive deployment includes personnel of the Nigeria Army, Nigeria Air Force, Nigeria Navy, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), among other security agencies.

Adeh, in a statement, said The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Miller G. Dantawaye, charged all deployed officers to maintain the highest level of professionalism and ensure adequate security coverage at all polling units and collation centres in order to guarantee a peaceful, free, and fair electoral process.

He further warned that officers must remain vigilant, impartial, and courteous in the discharge of their duties, while respecting the rights of all citizens.

The statement added that: “The public is hereby, informed that there will be a restriction of movement across the FCT from 6:00 am  to 6:00 pm  on February 21, 2026, except for essential service providers and election officials.Consequently, FCT residents are urged to cooperate fully with security personnel and comply with security operations guidelines during this period.

“The Command also uses this opportunity to enjoin all residents of the FCT to remain law-abiding and come out to exercise their civic responsibility peacefully and without fear, as adequate security measures have been put in place.

“Members of the public are also encouraged to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious persons or activities to the Police through the following emergency numbers: 08032003913, 08061581938.