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Tight Security in Benin as Edo Prepares for Governorship Election
As Edo State prepares for its governorship election, security forces have intensified their presence across Benin City.
With just a few hours left before voters head to the polls to elect a successor to outgoing Governor Godwin Obaseki, the Nigerian Army and police officers have taken control of key locations to ensure safety and order during the election.
Reports indicate that voters have begun making their way to polling stations, while security personnel have blocked several major streets and roads throughout the city.
The move is aimed at preventing any potential unrest or interference with the electoral process.
At critical junctions such as Agho and Joromi on Ekenwa Road, military units have set up roadblocks, causing significant disruptions for motorists.
Other key areas, including Oba Market Road, Ebiwe, and the Forestry and Mission road junctions, have also been cordoned off by both the Army and police.
These security measures are in place to maintain control and prevent any unlawful activities during the election period.
Further down, at Sokponba, Sonkpoba Junction, and on Sapele and Airport roads, security operatives have restricted access.
The Asoro Primary School area in Sokponba is also under tight surveillance, with armoured personnel carriers (APCs) stationed along Akpakpava Road, near the Central Bank of Nigeria.
These heightened security efforts reflect the government’s determination to ensure that the election is conducted peacefully and without disruption.
The deployment of armed forces across strategic locations in the city demonstrates the seriousness with which authorities are addressing potential security risks, while ensuring that voters can cast their ballots in a safe environment.
In a significant move to combat electoral violence in Edo State, the Nigeria Police Force conducted overnight raids that led to the arrest of political thugs and the recovery of illegal firearms.
These operations are part of a broader strategy to ensure a peaceful electoral process as Edo prepares for the upcoming elections.
Reports indicate that some of those apprehended were alleged members of the APC, reportedly disguised in PDP shirts, raising concerns about the tactics employed by political groups.
This discovery highlights the intense rivalry and the lengths to which some individuals may go to disrupt the electoral atmosphere.
In response to these incidents, the police have announced plans to enhance their operations aimed at dismantling illegal arms possession and tackling troublemakers ahead of the elections.
This proactive approach reflects a commitment to maintaining law and order and ensuring that the democratic process is respected.
As EdoDecides2024 approaches, the importance of a peaceful and fair election cannot be overstated, and the police are determined to play a crucial role in achieving this goal.
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The Nigeria Police Force has arrested two political thugs during an overnight raid in Edo State.
Recovered from the suspects were three cut-to-size pistols and a locally made gun.
This operation, revealed in a statement by Force PRO ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, was part of efforts to curb electoral violence ahead of the elections.
The suspects, identified as Edwin Obanor and Audu Tajudeen, were arrested in separate locations, underscoring the police’s commitment to maintaining law and order during the election period.
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