The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) made a significant move to ensure a peaceful governorship election in Edo State by arresting two suspected political thugs and recovering firearms during overnight raids.
This preemptive strike came just hours before the election, aiming to curb potential electoral violence.
According to Muyiwa Adejobi, the force spokesperson, the arrests and seizures were made possible by a valuable tip-off.
“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 reads.
“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.
“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.”
17 political parties are battling for the votes of 2.2 million electorates in the election.
