The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested at least 21 persons for allegedly attempting to disrupt the just-concluded local government elections in the state.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Thursday in Kaduna.
Hassan said the suspects, identified as political thugs, were caught allegedly attempting to block transportation routes and disrupt the distribution of election materials by targeting ad hoc staff members assigned to oversee the election logistics.
He said they were caught by operatives from Operation Fushin Kada, who acted swiftly to prevent the planned obstruction of the electoral process.
The police spokesman stated that the operatives recovered sharp weapons and hard drugs from them.
“The suspects are currently in custody and will be charged accordingly. Investigations are ongoing to determine if there are further links to other individuals or groups involved in the attempted criminal act,” he stated.