However, the IGP said those on essential services such as officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, electoral observers, accredited media and observers as well as emergency responders are excluded.
Alkali-Baba also barred state-established security outfits and privately-owned outfits from participating in election security management.
The IGP urged all citizens to be law-abiding during and after the elections even as he assured Nigerians that all necessary security arrangements have been put in place to ensure they exercise their franchise unhindered.
