Major routes in Abuja will be closed Tuesday, President Goodluck Jonathan makes his re-election bid official.
A statement with the heading: “Diversion of vehicular traffic within and around Central Business District, Abuja,” signed by the Force Public Relations Officers, Emmanuel Ojukwu, reads :
“This is to alert the public of a major event taking place at Eagle Square Abuja tomorrow Tuesday, 11th November, 2014.
“Members of the public are advised to use alternative routes, as vehicular traffic will be diverted from most of the roads leading in and out of Eagle Square Central Business District, Abuja between 5:00am and 8:00pm of Tuesday, 11th November, 2014.
“The Nigeria Police Force regrets any inconvenience the diversion of vehicular movements within the area may cause members of the public, as this is one of the proactive security measures put in place to avoid break down of law and order in the area and Abuja at large.”