The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has announced a 12-hour restriction of movement across the nation’s capital in preparation for the Area Council elections scheduled for Saturday.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, said the restriction will be enforced from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on February 21, 2026. She noted that the directive exempts essential service providers and duly accredited election officials.
According to Adeh, the measure was approved by the Commissioner of Police, Miller G. Dantawaye, as part of efforts to guarantee a peaceful, secure, and credible electoral process across the territory.
“The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Miller G. Dantawaye, has announced a restriction of movement across the Federal Capital Territory from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, 21st February, 2026, in view of the scheduled Area Council Elections,” she stated.
The Command urged residents of the Federal Capital Territory to cooperate fully with security agencies, comply with the directive, and avoid non-essential movement during the specified hours.
Residents were also encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious persons or activities through the Command’s emergency lines: 08032003913 and 08061581938.
The police assured the public of adequate security deployment across polling units and other strategic locations to ensure a hitch-free exercise.
