Rivers State Police Command has arrested a lawmaker in the House of Representatives, Chinyere Igwe in River state.Information Guide Nigeria
The Police spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko who revealed this in a statement said the lawmaker representing Port Harcourt II Federal Constituency was arrested with foreign currencies and a list of how to distribute the money.
“Police Officers from Rivers State Command deployed to INEC Headquarters Aba Road today 24/2/2023 at about 0245hrs, while on stop and search, arrested one Hon Chinyere Igwe, member House of Representatives representing Port Harcourt II Federal Constituency with a cash sum of 498,100 USD inside a bag in his car.”
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“Also recovered was a list for distribution of the money.”
According to Grace Iringe-Koko, “AIG Election, AIG Abutu Yaro fdc has ordered swift interrogation and arraignment in court.NYSC portal
“The Command urges all contestants and political parties to comply strictly with provisions of the Electoral Act and other relevant laws.”
THE NATION reports that Grace Iringe-Koko urged members of the public to call the following hotlines to report any observation they believe has the potential to lead to crime or breakdown of law and order in this election: 08032003514, 08098880134.JAMB Result
