By Seyi Babalola
The police said its officers nabbed political thugs and recovered guns during overnight operations in Edo State, where the governorship election would take place today, Saturday.
The police also promised to take action against illegal gun owners and anybody who disturbs the state’s election process.
Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, confirmed this in a statement issued Friday night, showcasing some of the confiscated firearms.
He gave the names of the arrested alleged political thugs as 43-year-old Edwin Obanor, and Audu Tajudeen, a 41-year-old PDP member from Ugbogbo quarters, Igara Akoko, Edo
“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,” the statement said.
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