Breaking: Police confirm arrest of serving lawmaker with huge dollars in Rivers
The Nigerian police has confirmed the arrest of a serving lawmaker, Hon Chinyere Igwe, for an alleged money laundering.
Igwe was arrested on Friday February 24, 2023 with over Five Hundred Thousand US Dollars ($500,000.00), about 24 hours to Presidential and National Assembly elections in Nigeria.
The Public Relations Officer of Rivers state Police Command, SP. Grace Iringe Koko, said in a statement that Igwe is in their custody.
The statement reads, “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 Port Harcourt II Federal Constituency with a cash sum of 498,100 USD inside a bag in his car.
“Also recovered was a list for distribution of the money. 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: 08032003514, 08098880134.”
