The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of two political thugs during a midnight raid on several sites in Edo State.
On Saturday, September 21, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, released a press statement revealing this.
According to Adejobi, the police found three cut-to-size locally constructed handguns and one locally-made weapon among the accused. The operation, part of the force’s attempts to reduce political violence in the state, emphasizes the continued security measures in place as elections near.
He said:
“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 9 pm 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.”
