On Saturday, security operatives allegedly arrested James Onoja, the council chairman of Kogi State’s Igalamela Local Government Area, for possessing firearms and large sums of cash.
The money and the ammunition it was gathered were packed in several ‘Ghana-must-go’ bags.
The money and ammunition were allegedly meant for use during the election.
A video shows the suspects sitting on the floor near an army checkpoint.
In a viral video, both the council chairman and his gang were seen expressing regrets and pleading for forgiveness.
The Police Public Relations Officer in Kogi State, William Ovye did not respond to inquiries at the time of filing this report.
The reports that the elections so far have been marred with several allegations of vote-buying amidst low voter turnout.
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dino Melaiye has called for cancellation of elections conducted in five LGAs in the state.