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EFCC arrests 20 for ‘vote buying’, recovers N17m during FCT council election - TheCable
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced that it arrested 20 individuals on suspicion of vote buying during the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) council election and recovered 17 million naira. The EFCC stated that the arrests were part of its effort to curb electoral malpractice and that the suspects will face prosecution. The incident highlights concerns about the integrity of local elections in the FCT. Authorities indicated that further investigations will continue to identify any additional wrongdoing.
Key entitiesEconomic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)FCT council election officialssuspected vote buyers
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Reported by 7 sources: The Cable, daily_post, Leadership, the_whistler, TVC News, Arise News, The Guardian Nigeria.
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