EFCC Nabs 14 Suspected Vote Buyers in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi During Governorship Elections
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have taken action against alleged vote-buying activities during the ongoing governorship elections.
The EFCC arrested 14 suspected vote buyers in Otueke, Adawari playgrounds in Bayelsa, and various polling units in Imo and Kogi.
The arrests were part of intelligence-driven operations initiated days before the elections.
A total sum of N11,040,000, including N9,310,000 intercepted from suspected vote buyers and sellers in Bayelsa, and N1,730,000 intercepted from electoral fraud suspects in Imo State, was recovered.
The suspects and the recovered funds will be subject to further investigations and potential legal proceedings.
Source: Daily Trust
