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Edo Poll: Police Arrest Two Political Thugs, Seize Firearms In Overnight Raid
The police operatives swooped into action and apprehended Obanor, a leader of an armed group
Benin, Edo State– The Nigeria Police Force has arrested two political thugs in connection with the upcoming Edo State elections during an overnight raid across several locations.
The operation, conducted as part of efforts to ensure a peaceful election, resulted in the recovery of firearms from the suspects.
The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the arrests in a statement released on Saturday.
He explained that three cut-to-size locally fabricated pistols and one locally made gun were seized during the operation.
The statement read, “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.”
Adejobi stated that the arrests are a testament to the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to maintaining law and order and ensuring a peaceful electoral process during Saturday’s governorship election across the state.
“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 said that the suspects are currently in custody and will face the full weight of the law.
“The police reassure 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 helplines,” he added.
