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#NigeriaElections2023: Police Inspectors arrested for malpractice in Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested four officers over their alleged involvement in electoral malpractice in Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly elections in the state.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, who made this known via a statement issued on Monday, said a police officer and three Inspectors have been arrested.

Some police officers in a police vehicle with the inscription ‘RRT 050’ were seen in a viral video tearing ballot papers at a polling unit in Rivers State.

This elicited reasons as the Labour Party (LP) called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel elections in some areas of the state.

However, Iringe-Koko, on Monday, stated: “Following a video which trended on social media and which suggested the involvement of some police personnel operating in a pick-up vehicle with inscription ‘RRT 050’ in alleged electoral malpractice, Rivers State Police Command has arrested and taken into custody one officer and three Inspectors for interrogation.

“The police pick-up van in the trending video has also been impounded for thorough investigation.

“The Command hereby assures the electorate in Rivers State of its unalloyed commitment to promoting the rule of law, and ensuring that all offenders found culpable are adequately sanctioned.”

The police spokesperson also urged the residents of the state to remain calm and await the official announcement of the election results.

The Star