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 state.
Acting on a tip-off that some individuals had been armed to cause mayhem and distabilise 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.
According to a statement made available by force public relations officer, Adejobi Olumuyiwa, 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, the statement said, are a testament to the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to maintaining law and order and ensuring a peaceful electoral process in Edo state.
He said the police and other supporting security agencies will not tolerate any form of violence or disorderliness during the election in Edo State.
He said the suspects are currently in custody and will face the full weight of the law.
“The police reassures 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 help lines,” the statement noted.
