By Akpokona Omafuaire

There is a heavy military presence in Warri, Effurun and Sapele metropolis as Vanguard correspondent and others were delayed for about 20 minutes Warri and over 30minutes in Sapele.

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The situation in Sapele was tough as every electric pole distance, there is a military checkpoint.

Where there is no Army checkpoint, you are accosted by a navy or police checkpoint.

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The stern looking officers at Effurun roundabout led by a female Major maintained that no journalist is allowed to move on election day as there is a total ban on vehicular movements.

After a series of explanation and appeals, the media team were allowed with stern caution to stay in one spot.