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Edo Election: Fake Journalist, 8 Others Arrested For Vote-Buying

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The Nigerian Police Force has arrested eight  individuals, including a fake journalist, for vote-buying and electoral malpractices in the ongoing Edo state Governorship elections.

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According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the arrests were made during synchronized raids on identified black spots in Ekpoma and Auchi.

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The suspects, who include Emotingham Godspower, Farawei Isaac, Suleiman Abdurahim, Fatima Yakubu, Yusuf Aminat, Salihu Lukman, and Safianu Saratu, were found with various incriminating items, including a  list of voters’ names with corresponding monetary values, pre-filled ballot papers, fake identification cards large sum of money,  arms for voter intimidation,  and a detailed strategies for disrupting the electoral process.

It reads in part “ In yet another comprehensive operation, police operatives conducted synchronized raids on identified black spots on September 20, 2024, at approximately 1900hrs. The well-coordinated effort led to the arrest of two key suspects, who are members of the PDP, Emotingham Godspower (25) and Farawei Isaac (27), both from Ufunama community, Ovia South West LGA, Edo state.

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“The suspects, connected to a larger network involving one “Atiku” and a kingpin known as “the boss”, were apprehended at So Cash guest house in Ekpoma, where a substantial amount of cash and incriminating items were recovered. These items include:

“·A list of voters’ names with corresponding monetary values, A collection of pre-filled ballot papers, A set of fake identification cards.

“Furthermore, six suspects namely Suleiman Abdurahim,Fatima Yakubu,Yusuf Aminat 52 yrs,Salihu Lukman 54yrs,Safianu Saratu 32yrs 

were all arrested at Aibotse Secondary School, beside Meremu hotel, Auchi, for engaging in vote buying. This group was found with:

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“·A large sum of money

·A cache of weapons

·A detailed plan outlining strategies for voter intimidation

“A fake journalist who claims to be a staff member of one of the leading television stations in Nigeria was also apprehended, further highlighting the extent of the criminal network.

“Our team’s meticulous planning and swift action have dealt a significant blow to those seeking to undermine and discredit the electoral process. We remain vigilant and committed to ensuring a free, fair, and peaceful election.”

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