The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested one Okon Bassey who is said to have been in possession of 244 permanent voter cards (PVCs) in Akwa Ibom state.
Narafame reports that cash of N310,000 was recovered from Bassey who was apprehended in Mbo local government area of the state.
In a statement, the agency said the suspect had been handed over to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for further investigation, interrogation and possible prosecution
In a statement obtained by Naija news, the NDLEA said; “Despite the challenges being faced by our officers and men in terms of manpower and logistics, they have performed creditably in clearing political thugs and drug addict’s hideout within a few days of its sting operation.
“Only last Sunday, four officers and men of the agency were murdered by suspected drug dealers in Ifon, Ondo State while on a search of drugs being transported from Edo State to the Northern part of the country,” the agency said.
“Operatives of the agency in Akwa Ibom State have arrested one Okon Bassey and recovered from him 244 Permanent Voter Cards belonging to different people and a sum of N310,000. This suspect was arrested at Mbo Local Government Area.