The Nigerian Police said it has arrested two political thugs and recovered three cut-to-size locally fabricated pistols and one locally made handgun, hours before the highly contested governorship election in Edo State.
This was disclosed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on X.com, in the early hours of Saturday.
”Acting on a tip-off that some individuals had been armed to cause mayhem and disturbability during the election on Saturday, the police operatives swooped into action and apprehended Obanor, a leader of an armed group, at Oredo Ward 4 at about 9 pm and Audu Tajudeen at Igara Akoko, Edo, on the eve of the election. Upon searching the bags in their possession, three cut-to-size locally fabricated pistols were discovered on Obanor, while one locally made gun was recovered from Tajudeen.
”These arrests are a testament to the Nigeria Police Forc
e’s commitment to maintaining law and order and ensuring a peaceful electoral process. The police and other supporting security agencies will not tolerate any form of violence or disorderliness during the election in Edo State.
”The suspects are currently in custody and will face the full weight of the law. The Police reassures the public of its dedication to protecting lives and property and, therefore, urges citizens to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or via our published help lines.’
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