The Digest:
During Kano State's by-election, hundreds of armed political thugs were apprehended by security forces. Their attempted disruption of voting activities in Bagwai and Shanono was swiftly managed, ensuring a smooth election process.
Key Points:
- Hundreds of armed political thugs were arrested by security forces.
- Thugs attempted to disrupt voting in Bagwai and Shanono.
- Shanono, a historically volatile area, saw quick intervention from security.
- INEC confirmed smooth progress of the by-election post-intervention.
- Voting materials were nearly blocked by thugs in Shanono.
- Kano REC, Ambassador Abdu Zango, reassured the public of safety measures.
- Increased security presence ensured peace during the election.
Despite attempts to disrupt the by-election, swift security action in Kano’s volatile areas restored order, maintaining the election’s integrity. Election materials and voter safety were prioritized.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria,
