The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has revealed it arrested two suspected political thugs and recovered firearms during overnight raids in Edo, hours to the governorship election.
In a statement released on Saturday, Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, said the arrests and seizures were made following a tip-off.
Adejobi revealed the identities of the suspected thugs as Edwin Obanor and Audu Tajudeen.
“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.”
