General polls: 323 arrested nationwide for electoral offences – IGP

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The Inspector General of Police ( IGP ) Mohammed Adamu has disclosed that no fewer than 323 suspects have been arrested for electoral offences across the country.

The suspects he said, following various electoral offences committed in the last Presidential and National Assembly elections.

The Police chief also revealed that the Force lost two of its personnel during the election while several others were attacked and assaulted.

The IG noted that a Police Team will liaise with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to prosecute electoral offenders.