The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has arrested six suspected vote buyers and seized a total of N4,101,750 in Imo State.
In a statement on Sunday, the ICPC said the suspects were arrested at the seven polling units namely Orji Mechanic Village (PU 008), Concord Hotel (PU 009), Rento Hotel (PU 010), Township School (PU 005, 007, 008) and Ojukwu Library.
The operatives of the commission also recovered from one of the suspects a notebook containing names and telephone numbers and from another, a long list with voters’ information.
“Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have arrested 6 persons during the election exercise in Imo State.
“The suspects were arrested at 7 polling units at Orji Mechanic Village (PU 008), Concord Hotel (PU 009), Rento Hotel (PU 010), Township School (PU 005, 007, 008) and Ojukwu Library, and a total of N4,101,750 was recovered from them.
“Also recovered from one of the suspects was a notebook containing names and telephone numbers and from another, a long list with voters’ information.
“All the suspects were taken into custody, profiled, and had their statements taken under caution. They have since been released on bail even as investigations continue,” the statement added.
