Soldiers of the Nigerian Army monitoring the ongoing governorship and House of Assembly elections in Enugu State have arrested a woman for vote-buying. The incident happened at Obodo-Obibi Mgbuji in Eha-Amufu, Isi-Uzo local government area. Meanwhile, soldiers also reportedly arrested the chairman of the local government area, Obiora Obeagu, with 32 political thugs earlier in the day. Although he was said to have been released, the suspected thugs were still held at Ikem police station where they were taken to.
No fewer than 300 armed political thugs were arrested in various polling units across Enugu state by security agencies, SaharaReporters has learnt. The thugs, who reportedly came into Enugu from Kogi, Anambra and Benue states, were arrested in various locations in Enugu East and Enugu North senatorial zones of the state. Those arrested include the council chairman of Isi-Uzo LGA and his immediate past chairman, Obiora Obeagu and Jacob Abonyi respectively.
The emergency security meeting between Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State and stakeholders of Eha-Amufu, in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu State police Command says it has launched a thorough investigation into the recent killings, kidnapping and destructions of properties in parts Eha-Amufu, in Isi Uzo Council area of Enugu state by yet to be identified criminal elements. The State Commissioner of police, (CP) Abubakar Lawal, who led other Heads of […]