Two arrested for allegedly selling PVCs in Enugu
From Chinedu Nwafor Abakaliki
Two suspects have been arrested in Enugu state for allegedly selling Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) around Emene in the state’s capital.
The Enugu State Police Command disclosed this to Journalists, on Wednesday, through its Spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe.
Mr Ndukwe said: “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 grant bail and case adjourned to 15/02/2023 for further hearing.”
