Edo Poll: Army, Police Take Over Benin City

As the electorate goes to poll a few hours from now to elect their new governor who will take over from the outgoing Governor Godwin Obaseki, security has been beefed up in the state The security operatives, mainly the Nigerian Army, and policemen have blocked several major streets and roads as voters started going to their voting centres. At Agho and Joromi junctions, Ekenwa Road, Benin City, military operatives blocked the road’s two sides, making passage difficult for motorists. At Oba market Road, Ebiwe, Forestry and Mission road junctions were also blocked by the Army and the Policemen.

At Sonkpoba junction, Sapele, Airport roads were also blocked by the Army, as well as the Asoro primary school at Sokponba, while Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) belonging to the Army were stationed at Akakpava road by Central Bank of Nigeria..