No fewer than 9 suspects have been arrested by personnel of the Nigeria Police Power through the ongoing Edo State governorship election.
Whereas eight have been arrested for suspected vote shopping for, the ninth suspect posed as a faux journalist, claiming to be a employees member of a number one tv station within the nation.
In a press release on Saturday, the Power Spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, stated two suspects, Emotingham Godspower and Farawei Isaac, are key members of the Peoples Democratic Social gathering.
Adejobi added that the 2 PDP members are linked to 2 kingpins recognized as “Atiku” and “The Boss.”
He stated, “In one more complete operation, police operatives performed synchronized raids on recognized black spots on September 20, 2024, at roughly 1900 hours.
The well-coordinated effort led to the arrest of two key suspects, Emotingham Godspower (25) and Farawei Isaac (27), each from the Ufunama group, Ovia South West LGA, Edo State.
“The suspects, linked to a bigger community involving one ‘Atiku’ and a kingpin generally known as ‘The Boss,’ have been apprehended at So Money Visitor Home in Ekpoma, the place a considerable amount of money and incriminating objects have been recovered.
This stuff included an inventory of voters’ names with corresponding financial values, a set of pre-filled poll papers, and a set of faux identification playing cards.”
He additionally acknowledged that six different suspects have been arrested with a big sum of cash, weapons, and different objects.
Adejobi added, “Moreover, six suspects, particularly Suleiman Abdurahim, Fatima Yakubu, Yusuf Aminat (52 years), Salihu Lukman (54 years), and Safianu Saratu (32 years), have been all arrested at Aibotse Secondary Faculty, beside Meremu Resort, Auchi, for participating in vote shopping for.
This group was discovered with a big sum of cash, a cache of weapons, and an in depth plan outlining methods for voter intimidation.
“A faux journalist, who claimed to be a employees member of certainly one of Nigeria’s main tv stations, was additionally apprehended, additional highlighting the extent of the prison community.
“Our staff’s meticulous planning and swift motion have dealt a big blow to these searching for to undermine and discredit the electoral course of. We stay vigilant and dedicated to making sure a free, truthful, and peaceable election. Investigations are ongoing, and updates will likely be offered as occasions unfold.”