Suspected ballot box snatchers arrested in Abia

Suspected ballot box snatchers arrested in Abia state on Saturday.

Ten youths have been arrested from different locations in Bende local government of Abia State over allegation of attempt to snatch ballot boxes.

They were said to have been arrested following a tip off and they were handed over to army personnel on duty close to the local government headquarters.

The youths in the area identified the suspects who are said to be unknown faces and armed.

The senior army officer in charge of the team who pleaded anonymity said that they will investigate the report to ascertain the true position.