In a significant development during the ongoing off-season governorship election in Kogi State, soldiers on election duty arrested a Local Government council chairman and a group of political thugs.
The individuals were apprehended in the Igalamela local government area and were found to be in possession of ammunition and a substantial amount of cash.
The soldiers confiscated the large sum of money, running into millions of naira, and a significant cache of ammunition.
A viral video captured the suspects sitting on the floor near an army checkpoint.
According to reports, the arrested individuals admitted that the money was intended for distribution to voters at various polling units within the local government area and Idah area during the election.
This arrest underscores efforts to curb vote-buying and maintain the integrity of the electoral process in Kogi State.
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