U.S. Embassy Issues Security Alert On Nigeria's Elections THISDAYLIVE: Nigeria
The Embassy also said as it was usually practised during past elections, restricted movements should be expected to be imposed nationwide on the days of the elections.
In the notice titled, 'Security Alert - Possible Protests Leading to Elections and Restricted Movements on Election Days', the Embassy also advised American citizens in Nigeria to have three days of food and water at home in case movement restrictions are extended beyond election days. "Based on past election practice, we anticipate personal vehicles will be blocked from any and all attempted road movement from 00:00 until 18:00 February 25 and 00:00 until 18:00 March 11.
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