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EFCC arrests 2 men for buying votes with new naira notes, wrappers in Zamfara State

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 2 men for buying votes with new naira notes and wrappers.

According to EFCC, the commander led by Aliyu Yusuf on the 25th of February arrested two alleged vote buyers in Gusau Zamfara State with the sum of N107,000 in their possession only in one thousand notes denomination wrappers. The statement read: Officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, led by Commander of the EFCC, Aliyu Yusuf, on 25th February 2023 arrested two alleged vote buyers in Gusau, Zamfara State. While Mustapha Abubakar was arrested with the sum of N107,000 (One Hundred and Seven Thousand Naira) only in one thousand naira denomination and tickets specially designed for voters as evidence for voting for his party before collection of the money, Isa Abdullahi was arrested for buying votes with wrappers concealed in the boot and back seat of a Peugeot 406 saloon. The suspects and the recovered items are in the custody of the Commission as the investigation continues.

EFCC arrest 3 Nigerians in possession of 20 PVCs

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC made an arrest of 3 Nigerians, who were in possession of 20 PVCs.

According to reports gathered from the commission’s official Twitter page, the 3 Nigerians were arrested in Benin. One of the suspects, Afekhana Esther, was arrested at Ward 1, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Ikpoba Okha, Benin City with 20 PVCs belonging to different people. Esther claimed that Comfort Muoneke, a 73-year-old woman, and Segun Osaimokhai handed the PVCs over to her. EFCC promises to arraign them in court, as soon as the investigation is completed.

“EFCC Arrests Three in Benin for Being in Possession of 20 PVC
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested three persons for being in possession of several permanent voter rarric One of the suspects, Afekhana Esther, was arrested at Ward 1, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Ikpoba Okha, Benin City with 20 PVC belonging to different people.
She claimed that the cards were handed over to her by the duo of Comfort Muoneke, a 73-year-old woman, and Segun Osaimokhai. The suspects have made useful statements and will be arraigned in court as soon as the investigation is completed.”, EFCC stated via their Twitter page. See post below;

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EFCC nabs woman with 18 PVCs in Kaduna State

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on the 25th of February 2023, intercepted a woman with 18 PVCs in Kaduna State.

The incident reportedly occurred in the Badarwa area of Kaduna, Kaduna State. The suspect identified as Maryam Mamman Alhaji, a member of the support group of one of the leading political parties, also had in her possession, a 17-page list containing names of eligible voters, their bank details, and phone numbers as accredited under Badarwa/Malali Ward 01 and 08, Kaduna North Local Government Area of Kaduna State. She was nabbed after undercover operatives pretended they had voter cards and were desperate to sell them. The culprit is currently being grilled by operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Command of the EFCC. EFCC is also in the process of unravelling other members of her syndicate whom she claimed are also collecting voters’ cards and paying monies through PoS or direct bank transfers

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Moment EFCC engaged party thugs in gunfight in Owerri (Video)

A viral video online captures the moment some officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) were seen foiling an alleged attempt by party thugs to buy votes in Owerri.

It was gathered from sources that some ruffians of a particular political party arrived at a polling unit and began buying votes when the anti-graft agency arrived. The operatives gave them a chase and the thugs opened fire on them which resulted in a gun battle. A video shared online captures the EFCC agents jumping into their vehicles while returning fire as they gave the thugs a hot pursuit. Watch the video below:

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EFCC seizes N32.4M allegedly meant for buying votes in Lagos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), seizes the sum of N32.4M in new naira notes from a suspect allegedly meant for buying votes during elections.

In a statement released on Twitter via the commission’s page on Friday 24th February 2023, it apprehended a suspect who was in possession of millions of naira. According to EFCC, the money was allegedly meant to be used for buying votes in the elections slated for Saturday 25th February 2023. The suspect, however, has been taken into custody for further questioning. The statement reads; “EFCC Intercepts N32.4m Allegedly Meant for Vote-buying in Lagos. The massive operation by the EFCC to deter vote trading and other financial malfeasance ahead of tomorrow’s presidential and national assembly elections may have begun paying dividends with the interception in Lagos of the sum of N32,400,000 (Thirty-two Million, Four Hundred Thousand Naira) allegedly suspected to be used for vote buying in Lagos.

The recovery was made by operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Commission. The suspect involved has been taken into custody for further questioning. The Chairman of the Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa has implored all personnel of the Commission deployed for election monitoring duties to show courage and not give room for unscrupulous persons to undermine the integrity of the elections through financial inducement. Tactical teams of operatives are currently on ground in all the states of the federation and the FCT. Telephone hotlines have already been circulated through social media for members of the public to share information regarding financial malpractices with agents of the Commission
Details of the number are available on EFCC social media platforms.
Members of the public are encouraged to report anyone trying to buy or sell votes by making use of the EFCC financial crimes reporting App, Eagle Eye.”

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Over N500bn old Naira notes yet to be returned to CBN — EFCC points at politicians

Abdulrasheed Bawa, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), reveals that politicians have over N500 billion hoarded in old naira notes that are yet to be returned to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

The commission’s chairman made this known in an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, on 23rd February 2023. According to Bawa, the EFCC had obtained significant intelligence on the methods that politicians were using to purchase votes during elections. In his words, “The only option politicians have now is to buy votes, as BVAS will do a lot of wonders. They want to maximize the numbers they have. That is the intelligence we have and I am happy that all the security agencies are working to make sure the election is successful. “Some people stashed money for the purpose of the election. Even as of today we still have over N500 billion old naira notes that are yet to be returned to the CBN. And the CBN has printed N500 billion new naira notes which is in circulation. “We have our own way of getting such Intel and God willing we are going to use it maximally this time around.”

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We did not raid Tinubu’s home — EFCC debunks N400bn recovery

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) debunks the allegations of conducting a raid and recovering N400bn at the residence of Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, EFCC spokesperson Wilson Uwujaren declared that the commission did not raid the home of the former Lagos State governor while dismissing the claims as false. “The attention of the EFCC has been drawn to a report circulating on the social media, claiming that operatives of the commission raided the home of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, standard-bearer of APC, in the forthcoming presidential election and recovered a humongous sum of N400 billion. “The Commission wishes to state that no such operation was carried out by the EFCC. The public is enjoined to disregard the report as fake news,” he said.

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Fake EFCC Chairman Arrested In Abuja

A 38-year-old man, Salman Umar Hudu, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in Abuja.

The suspect was arrested at a hotel on Tuesday, February 14, for falsely parading himself as EFCC’s Executive Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, as well as other officers of the Commission. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in a statement said the suspect obtained the sum of N100,000 from someone he convinced that he can ‘handle’ any matter with the EFCC. They have also revealed that the suspect has given full information, and therefore will be charged to court. “The suspect has given useful information and will be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigation,” the statement added.

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EFCC re-arraigns skit maker Adeherself

On February 8th, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) re-arraigns Adedamola Adewale, also known as Adeherself, for alleged internet fraud amounting to N7.9 million.

Adewale was charged with two others, who are still at large, on three counts of conspiracy to deceive, attempt to deceive, and retention of criminal proceeds. Adeherself pleaded not guilty to the charges in front of Justice Mojisola Dada at the Ikeja Special Offences Court. The EFCC’s counsel, Samuel Daji, requested that the court detain the defendant until trial proceedings begin. “My lord, this case was heard before Justice Sherifat Solebo before she retired, and when it was transferred to this honourable court, I informed my learned friend that the case would be coming up on Jan. 25. “He said he thought it was the day before. This is a matter that is starting afresh before your lordship, and we do not know if the sureties, who stood for her earlier, are dead or not. It is proper for the defence to apply afresh for bail before your lordship,” he said. However, the defence attorney, Mr Kassim Molade, requested that the court maintain the bail previously granted by Solebo to the defendant until a new bail application can be filed. Molade stated that the defendant has attended all court appearances and is willing to participate in the trial. “We passionately urge your lordship to allow the defendant to continue to enjoy the bail given to her by the sister court. The reason we were not here on Jan. 25 is that prosecution did not get back to me. I assure your lordship that before the close of today, I will rush to the sister court to get a copy of the ruling on the bail application,” he said As a result, the judge retained the bail previously granted to the defendant by Solebo in place until the defence counsel submits a new bail application.

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Again, Court orders arrest of EFCC Chairman, Bawa

Kogi State High Court has ordered the arrest and remand of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa.

The court ordered that Bawa be remanded in Kuje prison for disobeying a court order. Justice Rukayat Ayoola in his judgment on Monday, February 6, also directed the Inspector General of Police to ensure compliance because the EFCC boss committed contempt of court. The judge ruled that Bawa should be remanded for the next 14 days for disobeying a court ruling delivered on November 30, 2022, wherein he was directed to produce the applicant in a case, Ali Bello. Counsel to the applicant, Sumaila Abbas, had dragged Bawa to court for arresting and detaining Ali Bello illegally, with the court ruling in his favor, only for the EFCC to arraign him for alleged money laundering three days after the ruling. But, EFCC’s applications for setting aside and staying off the execution of the ruling were refused for want of merit. Recall that an Abuja High Court sitting in Maitama in November 2022 convicted Bawa for contempt of court.

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