The Akwa Ibom Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 153 suspected thugs believed to have been ferried from Edo State to cause mayhem in tomorrow’s election.
Police spokesman Odiko MacDon, who addressed reporters yesterday, said the suspects were arrested by the IGP’s Special Tactical Squad while on intensive patrol at Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area on Tuesday.
He said: “There were suspected to be thugs coming into Akwa Ibom to cause havoc during tomorrow’s election.
“However, preliminary investigation showed that the suspects were All Progressives Congress (APC) youths from Edo State who came for the final youth rally on Tuesday.
“On-the-spot-search was conducted on them and nothing incriminating was found on any of them. The command has, however, not foreclosed further investigation into the matter to determine any likely culpability in accordance with the rule of law.
“The Command would continue to remain apolitical, neutral and committed to a free, fair and peaceful elections.”
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