The Federal Capital Territory police command has deployed personnel across the territory ahead of the Area council elections.

This is as the command announced a restriction of movement across the FCT from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00pm on election day February 21, 2026, with exemptions for essential service providers and election officials.

In a statement on Wednesday, the command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh said the deployment, carried out under a comprehensive operational order, involves a coordinated effort with sister security agencies, including the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air Force, Nigerian Navy, the Department of State Services, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps.

She said the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Miller Dantawaye, directed all deployed officers to maintain professionalism and ensure adequate security at polling units and collation centers to guarantee a peaceful, free and fair electoral process.

Announcing the restriction of movement, Adeh urged residents to cooperate with security personnel and comply with security guidelines during the period.

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