Sophia Michaels
On Saturday, some security operatives allegedly arrested the council chairman of Igalamela Local Government Area of Kogi State, James Onoja, for possession of ammunition and lots of cash.
The money and the ammunition it was gathered were packed in several ‘Ghana-must-go’ bags.
Security operatives on Saturday allegedly arrested the council chairman of Igalamela Local Government Area of Kogi State, James Onoja, for possession of ammunition and lots of cash.
The money and the ammunition it was gathered were packed in several ‘Ghana-must-go’ bags.
A video shows the suspects sitting on the floor near an army checkpoint.
In a viral video, both the council chairman and his gang were seen expressing regrets and pleading for forgiveness.
The Police Public Relations Officer in Kogi State, William Ovye did not respond to inquiries at the time of filing this report.
The PUNCH reports that the elections so far have been marred with several allegations of vote-buying amidst low voter turnout.
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dino Melaiye has called for cancellation of elections conducted in five LGAs in the state.
