They were arrested over allegations of attempting to snatch ballot boxes.
According to Daily Trust, the suspects were arrested following a tip-off from youths in the area who alleged that they were unknown and armed.
They were handed over to army personnel on duty close to the local government headquarters.
The senior army officer, in charge of the team, told newsmen in the state that investigation is ongoing regarding the story.
Below is a video of Patrolling Chopper monitoring notorious Polling Units for Ballot Box Snatchers
