Source: Sahara Reporters
The
Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Zone 10 Police Command
in Sokoto disclosed that 6 suspects were arrested by police on allegations
related to electoral offenses in Zamfara.
Those arrested
include officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and
party agents.
According to
Hassan, the suspects were arrested on Saturday during elections in the Maradun
Local Government.
He commended the
people in the state for the relatively peaceful elections and ensured that the
police in the zone would promote credible elections in accordance with the
Electoral Act.
He stated that
“So far so good, we have not recorded any political violence” and that “We will
continue to provide a peaceful environment through effective security measures
that will enable eligible electorate to exercise their civic responsibility.”
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