Over 20 alleged political thugs have been detained during Saturday’s presidential and national assembly elections, according to the Lagos State Police Command, which confirmed their arrests.
In connection with the destruction of electoral materials, ballot box snatching, among others, the accused were apprehended.
Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, revealed this on Sunday, during a television interview.
Hundeyin, while responding to questions on the reported violence during thepols, said hundreds of distressed calls across the 13,325 polling units were received and responded to in Lagos.
He listed various areas where incidents were recorded to include: Okota, Mafoluku, Oshodi, Elegushi, Oke-Afa and others, describing as “a clear case of political thuggery.”
He said the over 20 suspects arrested would soon be prosecuted accordingly.