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#NigeriaDecides2023: EFCC Arrest 73-Year-Old Woman, Two Others With 20 PVCs In Benin

A 73-year-old woman, Comfort Muoneke, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for being in possession of 20 Permanent Voter Cards, in Benin City.

 

CityNews Nigeria reports that the EFCC in a statement via its Facebook handle on Sunday said two of the suspect’s accomplices, Afekhana Esther, and Segun Osaimokhai were also arrested.

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The anti-graft agency noted that the suspects have made useful information and would be arraigned in court at the conclusion of the investigation.

The EFCC said: “Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, have arrested three persons for being in possession of several Permanent Voter Cards.

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“One of the suspects, Afekhana Esther, was arrested at Ward 1, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Ikpoba Okha, Benin City with 20 PVCs belonging to different people.

“She claimed that the cards were handed over to her by the duo of Comfort Muoneke, a 73-year-old woman and Segun Osaimokhai.

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“The suspects have made useful statements and will be arraigned in court as soon as the investigation is completed.”

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