Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Saturday, arrested three suspected vote buyers in various parts of Anambra State during the governorship election.
EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a statement.
He said that the arrests, made in multiple locations across the State, followed intelligence reports and field surveillance by operatives deployed to monitor electoral malpractices.
He said that the suspects were apprehended while either offering cash inducements to voters or collecting money in exchange for their votes.
According to him, the suspects were arrested at Ward 2, Njikoka Local Government Area; Ward 2(008), Awkuzu, Oyi Local Government and Umunachi village, Dukonukofia Local Government Area.
“All the suspects were arrested while participating in the governorship election held on Saturday. They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” he added.
- NAN