The police also pledged to tackle illegal weapons holders and disruptors of the electoral process in the state.
Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi made this known in a statement on Friday night, displaying some of the allegedly recovered firearms.
He gave the names of the arrested alleged political thugs as 43-year-old Edwin Obanor, and Audu Tajudeen, a 41-year-old PDP member from Ugbogbo quarters, Igara Akoko, Edo
“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 said.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that residents of Edo States will be electing a new governor today, Saturday 21 September, 2024. The new governor will take over from Governor Godwin Obaseki who will stepping aside after the expiration of his 8 years administration.