Dambazau said the development was to restrict movements across the borders of the affected states during the election.
A statement by the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr. Muhammad Babandede, on Thursday in Abuja said: “Further to the re-run of the Governorship Elections taking place on Saturday 22, March 2019, the Honourable Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen (rtd) Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau, has directed the closure of Land Borders of Adamawa, Benue and Sokoto states with effect from 12.00 noon of Friday 22, March to 12:00 noon of Sunday 24th March, 2019.”
According to the statement, this is to restrict movements across the borders of the affected states during the election days.
“The public is to take note and ensure compliance,” the statement added.