The Nigeria Police Force has restricted movements from 6am to 6pm today in Edo State due to the governorship election.
The spokesman of the Nigeria Police, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, announced the restriction in a post on X on Friday night.
“Edo Election: Media briefing by @Princemoye1 in Benin-City on Friday. Restriction of movements is from 6am to 6pm today, Saturday 21st September, 2024, in Edo State. Let’s abide by the order. Best wishes,” Adejobi said.
The Nigeria Police Force, meanwhile, has confirmed the arrest of two political thugs ahead of the governorship election which is taking place in the state today.
Adejobi, confirmed their arrest in a post he shared on his official X account in the early hours of Saturday.
“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,” Adejobi said.
“The thugs are namely: Edwin Obanor, 43-year-old and Audu Tajudeen, a 41-year-old PDP member from Ugbogbo quarters, Igara Akoko, Edo.”
Adejobi said that the police arrested the two persons during an overnight raid carried out by officers.
The Police has also vowed to deal with illegal arms bearers and trouble makers who plan to disrupt the gubernatorial election in the state
