The Edo State Commissioner of Police, Nemi Iwo, said on Saturday the operatives have commenced a mop-up of illegal arms and ammunition ahead of the September 21 governorship election in the state.
Iwo, according to a statement issued on Saturday by the spokesman for the state police command, Moses Yamu, stated at a meeting with the chairmen of political parties and their respective governorship candidates in Benin City.
He said the aim was to ensure security during the election.