The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 41-year-old woman, Mrs Chinwendu Nnamani, who was involved in a viral social media video selling Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) for one thousand naira (N1000) in Emene, Enugu State.
They also arrested a 38-year-old Nkiruka Patience Obinna, who was identified as an INEC Staff and was accused of giving the said Cards to the first suspect for distribution to the actual owners.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Daniel Ndukwe, the suspects were arraigned to court in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022, and were granted bail.
It was also learnt that the case was adjourned to February 15th, 2023 for further hearing.
“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 had 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. The suspects were granted bail and the case adjourned to 15/02/2023 for further hearing,” the statement reads.
