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EFCC arrests 20 with over N17m for vote buying during FCT council polls

Naija News • Feb 22
EFCC arrests 20 with over N17m for vote buying during FCT council polls
Twenty suspects arrested for electoral offences during the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) council elections on February 21, 2026 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recovers over N17 million linked to vote buying and obstruction of officers The EFCC said the investigation is ongoing as suspects prepare for court charges following electoral misconduct Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues FCT, Abuja - 20 suspects have been arrested for sundry electoral offences in the just- concluded Federal Capital Territory (FCT) council elections on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives arrested the suspects for offences ranging from vote buyin...
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