As the Edo State governorship election commences, security operatives have mounted roadblocks on roads in Benin as early as 6:00 a.m.
Security personnel began a stop and search of all vehicles plying major roads in the wee hours of Saturday.
In order to ensure security, law, and order during the election, the operatives questioned the occupants of the vehicles.
The popular Ring Road had a notable presence of military personnel, particularly at the Sapele Road, Forestry Junction, and Sapele Road axes, with an armoured tank stationed at the city centre.
There was also a heavy presence of security personnel at Okida Road, Ekewaun Road and at the INEC office at Ikpoba Hill.
Roadblocks were also observed at the Agbado Market area and the Ring Road section of Akpakpava and Sapele Roads.
There were a few vehicular movements, with a few people, likely voters, seen walking along the roads.
