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Despite Warning, 10 Nigerian Youths Arrested For Snatching Ballot Boxes In Abia State [Photos]

Despite strong warning from President Muhammadu Buhari about snatching ballot box, ten Nigerian youths have been arrested in the act from different locations in Bende local government area of Abia State.

According to Daily Trust, they were arrested over allegations of attempting to snatch ballot boxes.

The suspects were arrested following a tip-off from youths in the area who alleged that they were unknown and armed.

They were handed over to army personnel on duty close to the local government headquarters.

The senior army officer, in charge of the team, told newsmen in the state that investigation is ongoing regarding the story.

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

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