Bauchi By-election: Police Arrest 47 for Impersonating State Security
Police in Bauchi State have arrested 47 individuals for allegedly posing as state security operatives during the Disina State Constituency by-election, according to a report by Punch Nigeria.
The suspects were apprehended for their alleged involvement in fraudulent activities during the election, including intimidation, harassment, and extortion of voters.
- Police in Bauchi State have arrested 47 individuals for allegedly posing as state security operatives during the Disina State Constituency by-election.
- The suspects were apprehended for their alleged involvement in fraudulent activities during the election, including intimidation, harassment, and extortion of voters.
The arrests were made following a complaint from the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC) regarding the disturbances caused by the impostors.
SIEC Director, Alhaji Mohammed Kofar, expressed satisfaction with the police response, stating that "the commission is happy with the swift action taken by the police to address the security concerns raised by SIEC."
SIEC Director, Alhaji Mohammed Kofar, expressed satisfaction with the police response, stating that "the commission is happy with the swift action taken by the police to address the security concerns raised by SIEC."
The arrested individuals are currently being investigated and will be charged to court once their cases are concluded.
The arrested individuals are currently being investigated and will be charged to court once their cases are concluded.
The by-election for the Disina State Constituency seat took place on October 17, with the aim of filling the vacancy left by the death of the former lawmaker, Alhaji Mohammed Dikko.
The by-election for the Disina State Constituency seat took place on October 17, with the aim of filling the vacancy left by the death of the former lawmaker, Alhaji Mohammed Dikko.
The Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC) had earlier warned against impersonators and urged the public to report any suspicious activities during the election process.
The Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC) had earlier warned against impersonators and urged the public to report any suspicious activities during the election process.
The Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC) had earlier warned against impersonators and urged the public to report any suspicious activities during the election process.
The Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC) had earlier warned against impersonators and urged the public to report any suspicious activities during the election process.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
