Minister of Interior, Lt-Gen Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd), has announced the closure of all Nigerian land borders with effect from Friday, February 15 to Sunday, February 17 for the presidential and National Assembly elections on Saturday
A press statement issued by the Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), 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,” the statement said.
President Muhammadu Buhari is seeking re-election for a second term on the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform.
His main challenger is former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
