Kano Bye-election: Over hundreds of suspected political thugs arrested will be prosecuted – REC

The Kano state Resident Electoral Commissioner, Audu Zago, has said that over hundreds of suspected political thugs arrested at bye- election at Bagwai local government area of the state will be prosecuted in accordance to the rule and regulations guiding the election.

“More than 100 political thugs have been arrested adding that the police have confirmed this, the process is continuing and you have seen for yourself” he said.

The REC then stated that “Those political thugs arrested will be prosecuted. He however added that the election was peaceful and commended the security personnel for providing adequate security of live and property.

Speaking with press in Bagwai town during his sight and seen to various poling booth where election was taken place, the REC, said ”am very impressed by the security arrangements here in Bagwai town“
Thank God, most of political thugs have been rounded up, the elevator process is going peacefully”.

According to him,” voting materials arrived on time, though we have two cases where thugs disrupted the voting, but security forces were on ground to ensure stability”

“Speaking further, the REC said” Shanono local government area is most volatile, but with the presence of security personnel, no cause for alarm, though we were going there now”