Hon. Chinyere Igwe, member House of Representatives representing Port Harcourt II Federal Constituency has been arrested by Police officers from Rivers State Command.
He was arrested and a cash sum of 498,100 USD was found inside a bag in his car, also recovered was a list for distribution of the money.
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The AIG Election, AIG Abutu Yaro fdc has ordered swift interrogation and arraignment in court.
The Command urges all contestants and political parties to comply strictly with provisions of the Electoral Act and other relevant laws.
Members of the public are encouraged to avail themselves of the following hotlines to report any observation they believe have potential to lead to crime or break down of law and order.
Below is the tweet:
Rivers Police Arrest Hon Chinyere Igwe For Money Laundering
Police Officers from Rivers State Command deployed to INEC Headquarters Aba Road today 24/2/2023 at about 0245hrs, while on stop and search, arrested one Hon Chinyere Igwe, member House of Representatives representing pic.twitter.com/mimt2fHfL3
— Rivers State Police Command (@RiversPoliceNG) February 24, 2023