The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 14 individuals suspected of engaging in vote-buying activities. The arrests took place at Otueke, Adawari playgrounds in Bayelsa State, and various polling units in Imo and Kogi States during intelligence-driven operations leading up to the governorship elections in these states.
In a statement released by the anti-graft agency, the arrests occurred on Saturday, November 11, 2023. The EFCC disclosed that a total amount of N11,040,000 (Eleven Million, Forty Thousand Naira only) was seized during the operations. This sum included N9,310,000 (Nine Million, Three Hundred and Ten Thousand Naira) intercepted from suspected vote buyers and sellers in Bayelsa and N1,730,000 (One Million, Seven Hundred and Thirty Thousand Naira) intercepted from individuals involved in electoral fraud in Imo State.
Additionally, the EFCC reported the interception of two vehicles from the suspects. The agency emphasized that the suspects will face legal charges once investigations are completed.
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