EFCC Intercepts N32.4m Allegedly Meant For Vote Buying In Lagos
Faith Ukanwa
Feb 24, 2023
EFCC Intercepts N32.4m Allegedly Meant For Vote Buying In Lagos
The massive operation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to deter vote trading and other financial malfeasance ahead of tomorrow's presidential and national assembly elections may have begun paying dividends with the interception in Lagos of the sum of N32, 400,000 (Thirty-two Million, Four Hundred Thousand Naira) allegedly suspected to be used for vote buying in Lagos.
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The recovery was made by operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Commission. According to the EFCC, the suspect involved has been taken into custody for further questioning.
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Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa has implored all personnel of the Commission deployed for election monitoring duties to show courage and not give room for unscrupulous persons to undermine the integrity of the elections through financial inducement.
Members of the public are encouraged to report anyone trying to buy or sell votes by making use of the EFCC financial crimes reporting App, Eagle Eye, which is available for download on the Google Play or Apple store. They can also reach the Commission through our social media handle, @officialefcc or by email, info@efcc.gov.ng.
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