The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a woman shown in a viral video on social media purportedly collecting N1,000 before issuing Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) to their owners.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Daniel Ndukwe confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Wednesday.
“Police detectives serving in the state Criminal Investigation Department of Enugu State Command on January 31, 2023, arrested a female suspect, one Chinwendu Nnamani, 41.
“Nnamani was involved in the viral social media video clip in which she is seen and alleged to be selling INEC Permanent Voter Cards at the sum of one thousand naira, at a primary school in Emene, Enugu.
“Also arrested is one Nkiruka Patience Obinna, 38, identified as an INEC staff and alleged to have given the said PVCs 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 police spokesman said.
Ndukwe further said that the suspects were granted bail and the case adjourned to February 15 for further hearing.