Bauchi by-election: Police arrest 47 suspected fake security operatives at polling units
The Bauchi Police Command has arrested 47 persons allegedly posing as state-owned security operatives and carrying guns, cutlasses and sticks at polling units during the ongoing by-election in Disina State Constituency, Shira Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The suspects were reportedly arrested as voting commenced in the Disina constituency on Saturday. The arrests […] Bauchi…
Bauchi Police Command apprehends 47 individuals suspected of impersonating official security personnel during the ongoing by-election in Disina State Constituency, Shira Local Government Area. The suspects were discovered carrying firearms, cutlasses, and sticks at polling stations on Saturday, despite the police's prior warning that only officially recognized security agencies could participate in election security.
SP Nafiu Habib of the command reported the arrests, emphasizing that the seized weapons included guns, cutlasses, and sticks. The suspects were transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Bauchi, for further investigation and potential prosecution. Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, emphasized the importance of adhering to security guidelines to ensure a peaceful electoral process.
The police also urged residents of Shira and Zaki LGAs to remain peaceful and report any suspicious activities to security personnel.
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