Enugu state police command has arrested 2 suspects for selling Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs)around Emene in the state capital.
Daniel Ndukwe, Police Public Relations Officer of the State Command,disclosed this to journalists on Wednesday.
He said “Police Detectives serving in the State CID of Enugu State Command, on 31/01/2023, arrested the female suspect, one Chinwendu Nnamani aged 41, involved in the viral social media video clip, in which she is seen and alleged to be selling INEC Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) at the sum of one thousand naira (N1,000.00), at Emene Enugu.
“Also arrested is one Nkiruka Patience Obinna aged 38, identified as an INEC Staff and alleged to have given the said cards to the first suspect for distribution to the actual owners.
“Investigation has been concluded, the case charged to court, in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022, and the suspects arraigned accordingly.
He said suspects were granted bail and case adjourned to February 15,this year for further hearing.
