EDO ELECTION: How police arrested alleged PDP thugs, recovered firearms | Details+ photos

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested one Mr Edwin Obanor, (43) and Audu Tajudeen, (41) alleged to be PDP members from Ugbogbo quarters, Igara Akoko, Edo with firearms

A statement issued by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, police spokesman, said “acting on a tip-off that some individuals had been armed to cause mayhem and distability 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.

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.”