In a preemptive move to ensure a peaceful election, the Nigeria Police Force has arrested two suspected political thugs and recovered firearms during overnight raids in Edo State.
The arrests come just hours before the state's governorship election, with authorities aiming to curb potential electoral violence. The suspects, identified as Edwin Obanor and Audu Tajudeen, were apprehended in connection with plans to disrupt the voting process.
The police have emphasized their commitment to maintaining law and order during the election period.
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Edo Poll: Police Arrest Political Thugs, Recover Firearms In Overnight Raids
A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumiyiwa Adejobi in Abuja on Saturday, said those arrested were Edwin Obanor, 43-year-old and Audu Tajudeen, a 41-year-old PDP member from Ugbogbo quarters, Igara Akoko, Edo.
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