Nigerian Police have arrested two political thugs in Edo State, recovering firearms and thwarting potential electoral violence. The suspects, Edwin Obanor, 43, and Audu Tajudeen, 41, a Peoples Democratic Party member, were apprehended in separate locations – Oredo Ward 4 and Igara Akoko ¹ ² ³ ⁴.
Arrest Details
- Three cut-to-size locally fabricated pistols were found on Obanor, while one locally made gun was recovered from Tajudeen.
- The police acted on a tip-off that the suspects planned to cause mayhem and instability during the election.
- The arrests demonstrate the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to maintaining law and order and ensuring a peaceful electoral process.
Security Measures
Heavy security presence has been reported in Benin City, with the Nigerian Army and Police blocking major streets and roads ¹.
Traders at the New Benin market are carrying out commercial activities, while other markets like Oba, Agbado, and Oregbeni remain closed.
Police Assurance
The police reassure citizens of their dedication to protecting lives and property, urging people to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or via published helplines ¹.
These developments come as Edo State holds its governorship election today, September 21, 2024.
