Rivers: 4 policemen arrested for electoral malpractices
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The police officers, made up of an inspector and three other ranks were seen in the video operating in a pickup vehicle
By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt
Four police officers seen in a short viral video clip taking part in what appeared to be electoral malpractices in Rivers State have been arrested.
The police officers, made up of an inspector and three other ranks were seen in the video operating in a pickup vehicle with the inscription “RRT 050” were arrested and taken into custody for interrogation over alleged involvement in electoral malpractices.
Spokesperson for Rivers Police Command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko announced this in a statement.
“The Police pick-up van in the trending video has also been impounded for thorough investigation.
“The Command assures the electorate in Rivers State of its unalloyed commitment to promoting the rule of law, and ensuring that all offenders found culpable are adequately sanctioned.
“The Command urges all residents to remain calm and await official announcement of the result of the election,” said the police spokesperson.
Meanwhile, more results have been announced at the Collation Centre at the INEC headquarters in Port Harcourt. See the result below.
Oyigbo LG
Presidential results
120,304
34208
Accord 25
AA 4
AAC 15
ADC 33
ADP 26
APC 16,630
APGA 523
APM 15
APP 10
BOOT 32
LP 10,784
NNPP 107
NRM 115
PDP 1,046
PRP 15
SDP 65
YPP 317
ZLP 3,605
TVV – 33,367
REJECTED 841
TVC – 34,208
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