Saturday, September 21, 2024 The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of two political thugs during an overnight raid at multiple locations across Edo State.
This was revealed in a press statement
by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Saturday,
September 21.
According to Adejobi, the police
recovered three cut-to-size locally fabricated pistols and one locally made gun
from the suspects. The operation, part of the force's efforts to curb political
violence in the state, highlights the ongoing security measures being enforced
as elections approach.
“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 Peoples Democratic Party member from Ugbogbo
quarters, Igara Akoko, Edo.
“Acting on a tip-off that some individuals
had been armed to cause mayhem and instability 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 9pm 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 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.”
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