ENUGU POLICE ARREST WOMAN IN VIRAL VIDEO SELLING PVC.
Written by AIGBOKHAEBHO OKHUELEIGBE on February 9, 2023
The Enugu State Police command have arrested a 41 year old woman, Mrs Chinwendu Nnamani involved in the viral social media video collecting money before issuing Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) at the sum of one thousand naira, N1000 at Emene, in Enugu State.
They also arrested a 38 year old Nkiruka Patience Obinna, identified as an INEC Staff and alleged to had given the said Cards to the first suspect for distribution to the actual owners.
The arrest was made known to the public in a statement by the Enugu State Police command spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, on Thursday.
Ndukwe said the suspects were arraigned in court in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022, and were granted bail. And that the hearing has been adjourned to February 15th for further hearing on the matter.
The statement reads:
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 N1000, 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.
