The Sokoto State Police Command on Tuesday said it arrested 40 alleged political thugs across the state with dangerous weapons.
The state Police Commissioner, Alhaji Shaiubu Gambo, said at a news conference in Sokoto that the suspects belonged to various political parties.
“Already, 23 of the suspects had been charged to court while investigations are going on in connection with the remaining 17 suspects.”
He said that 10 of the suspects were arrested for allegedly attacking Gov. Aliyu Wamakko’s convoy on March 29.
According to him, the command would charge the suspects to court after the conclusion of investigation on their individual roles and their motive.
Gambo said that the command had taken proactive security measures to ensure the arrest and prosecution of criminals in the state.
“We will not tolerate any act of political violence, as a special unit with effective communication gadgets, charged with the responsibilities of apprehending thugs, is always on red alert,” he said.
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