The Police has arrested two political thugs in Igara Akoko-Edo in in its efforts to curb electoral violence in Edo State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.
Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement issued Saturday said the police acting on a tip-off that some individuals had been armed to cause mayhem during the election swooped into action and apprehended Edwin Obanor, 43-year-old and Audu Tajudeen, a 41-year-old PDP member from Ugbogbo quarters, Igara Akoko, Edo.
He added that police arrested Obanor, a leader of an armed group, at Oredo Ward 4 at about 9pm and Tajudeen at Igara Akoko, Edo, on the eve of the election.
Adejobi noted that 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.
He said: “The Nigeria Police Force has made a significant breakthrough in its efforts to curb electoral violence in Edo State with the arrest of two political thugs, namely: Edwin Obanor, 43-year-old and Audu Tajudeen, a 41-year-old PDP member from Ugbogbo quarters, Igara Akoko, Edo.
“These arrests are a testament to the Nigeria Police Force’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.”
Adejobi added that the suspects are currently in custody and will face the full weight of the law.
The Police reassured the public of its dedication to protecting lives and property and, therefore, urged citizens to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or via our published help lines.
