Police operatives have arrested nine suspects over alleged vote buying and possession of pre-filled ballot papers during the election.
Ayodele OluwafemiThe Nigeria Police Force has arrested nine suspects over alleged vote buying and possession of pre-filled ballot papers during the governorship election in Edo state.
Adejobi noted that the suspects were found with “a large sum of money, a cache of weapons, and a detailed plan outlining strategies for voter intimidation”.
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