Soldiers on Saturday arrested two persons in Afikpo local government area during the Ebonyi South senatorial bye-election.

One of those arrested is Obila Ojo, a youth leader in the area, picked up at night in his residence.

He was released after several hours following repeated pressure mounted by the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate, Ifeanyi Eleje.

The military also stormed the Afikpo New Market polling unit around 1pm and arrested one Inya Kenneth.

His wife, Margaret Inya, said an opposition member came with the Army officers and pointed to his husband where he was sitting with others after voting and told them to arrest him.

She said the military offices proceeded to keep his husband on the ground in the sun for over an hour before putting him in their car amd driving off to an unknown destination.

“I am a nursing mother, they should please release my husband. He is a peaceful man who came out to exercise his franchise,” she said.

Eleje condemned the development adding that the military officers did not give any reasons for the arrests.

He said the security agencies are the greatest threats to democracy, alleging they connive with politicians to thwart the peoples will.

The Military authorities could not be reached for comments at the State.(The Nation)