By Abimbola Ogunnaike
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed arresting six people for different electoral offences in the just concluded Presidential and National Assembly Elections.
Spokesperson of the command, SP Catherine Anene, who disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen, a copy of which was obtained by thegazellenews.com, said the suspects were arrested for illegal possession of firearms, snatching of ballot boxes and illegal possession of nine Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs).
“According to the CP, the investigation has been completed and case diaries forwarded to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for further action. Intending electoral offenders are hereby warned to desist from such lawlessness as the command will not tolerate any act that will affect a peaceful electoral process, “Anene said.
The command Image-maker added that the CP had directed area commanders, tactical commanders and DPOs to ensure that elections in their areas of responsibility were conducted peacefully.
