Nigeria shuts borders, warns foreigners against poll fraudfrom EMEKA OKONKWO in Abuja, NigeriaABUJA, (CAJ News) – NIGERIA has closed its borders ahead of elections scheduled for Saturday. It has also warned foreign nationals not to fraudulently participate in the exercise. The public is to take note and ensure compliance,” said Muhammad Babandede, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Comptroller General. Nigeria borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the southeast, and Benin in the west. The Situation Room will function 24 hours and be opened to receive situation reports/complaints of all events concerning the election.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 15, 2019 07:07 UTC