EFCC Nabs Two For Vote Buying In Zamfara

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has announced the arrest of two alleged vote buyers in Gusau, Zamfara State on Saturday, February 25th, 2023.

A statement by the agency said they were arrested in an operation led by commander of the EFCC, Aliyu Yusuf.

The statement identified the duo as Mustapha Abubakar and Isa Abdullahi.

While Mustapha Abubaka 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 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 custody of the Commission as investigation continues.