2019 Poll: FG To Close Land Borders On Friday

The Minister of Interior, Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (rtd), has directed the closure of all Nigerian land borders with effect from Friday, February 15 to Sunday, February 17 for the Saturday Presidential and National Assembly elections.

A press statement issued by the Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service, Mr Muhammad Babandede, in Abuja on Thursday said that there would be restriction of movements across the Nigerian borders during the election on the days announced.

“The public is to take note and ensure compliance,’’ he said.