Six people have been arrested by police in Benue state for various electoral offenses committed during the recently concluded presidential and National Assembly elections.
According to SP Catherine Anene, the command’s spokesperson, the suspects were arrested for illegal possession of firearms, snatching of ballot boxes, and illegal possession of nine Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs).
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“According to the CP, the investigation has been completed, and case diaries have been forwarded to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for further action,” Anene said in the statement. Intentional electoral offenders are hereby warned to refrain from such lawlessness, as the command will not tolerate any act that disrupts the electoral process.”
The police spokesperson said the CP had directed area commanders, tactical commanders and DPOs to ensure that elections in their areas of responsibility were conducted peacefully.
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