A Magistrate Court sitting in Akure has remained seven suspected political thug for alleged possession of firearms.

The suspects were apprehended by a security agent on Ikaro road, Ifon headquarters of Ose Local Government Area on September 19, 2020, while allegedly parading the town with a branded campaign vehicle.

According to the Director of Public Prosecution, Grace Olowoporoku, the suspects were caught with locally made single and double barrel guns totaling seven with live cartridges and thereby committing a felony contrary to and punishable under section 3 (1) of the robbery and firearms (Special Provisions) Act Cap R11 Vol. 14 Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/09/23/court-remands-seven-suspected-political-thugs-in-prison/

APC thugs ...OYO for una

Politicians are the brains behind most criminal activities in some parts of the country. They equip thugs with deadly weapons during electioneering period. At times, after the elections the weapons are left with the thugs who then use the weapons for other criminal activities.

Good one. The full weight of the law should be slammed on them.