Edo Decides: EFCC Nabs 3 Suspected Vote Buyers

The Economic and Financial Crimes, EFCC, has arrested no fewer than three suspected vote buyers in the ongoing governorship election in Edo State.

The suspects, according to Channels TV, were arrested in the Egor Local Government Area of the state around 10:00 am on Saturday.

EFCC officials left the location with three suspects – two males and a female.

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But some residents kicked against the arrest, insisting that the suspects were being victimized.

The Commission had prior to the election, warned political parties against vote buying.

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