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March 1, 2019
TheNigeria Police Force said it has arrested 323 persons across the country foralleged electoral offences during the February 23 Presidential and NationalAssembly elections.
Theforce had earlier arrested 128 persons for alleged electoral offences.
TheActing Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu, made this known during ameeting with officers in the ranks of Commissioners of Police and above onMonday in Abuja.
Hesaid that two officers of the force paid the supreme price while some otherswere assaulted and injured while discharging their duties during the polls.
Adamusaid that the Special Election Investigation Team had been directed toinvestigate all the cases, liaising with INEC to ensure prosecution.
Hesaid that the perpetrators of the violence would be fished out and brought tojustice no matter their status.
Thepolice boss reassured Nigerians and the international community of thecommitment of the force to work closely with INEC and other sister securityagencies towards a peaceful election.