BEVERLY HILLS, March 25, (THEWILL) – Nigeria Wednesday announced the closure of its land and sea borders with three days to the presidential election between two main rivals, incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan and former military ruler, General Muhammadu Buhari.
The borders will be shut from Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 12 midnight until midnight on March 28, 2015, a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Mr. Abubakar Magaji, said.
The election comes up on Saturday, March 28, 2015.
The statement said President Goodluck Jonathan has also directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to ensure that non-Nigerians do not participate in any part of the election process.
It said the closures would allow for a peaceful conduct of the election.
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