Against the backdrop of Saturday, November 18th 2017 gubernatorial election in Anambra State, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Zanna M. Ibrahim has ordered the restriction of vehicular movements through the Niger- bridge with effect from 12 mid-night, Friday, 17th November, 2017 till after the elections.
In a press release signed by DSP Andrew Aniamaka, Police Public Relations Officer PRO, Delta State Police Command and made available to CEOAFRICA stated that the need is to prevent security breach around the Niger- bridge linking Asaba, Delta State to Onitsha, Anambra State.
The CP noted that only those on official and emergency duties with genuine means of identification will be allowed passage during the period of the restriction order.
While regretting the inconvenience the restriction will cause commuters, especially those traveling to the South-East and South-South States, the CP advised them to take alternative routes or make do with other contingency plans as the restriction order is in the overall interest of public well being and safety.
