Photograph of the woman (wearing red polo shirt) who was in the PVC alleged money extortion saga viral video
By Tony Adibe
The Police Command in Enugu State said it has arrested the woman in a trending video allegedly collecting money before issuing Permanent Voter Cards to their owners. This was contained in a statement issued by the command Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, on Thursday in Enugu.
In the statement, Ndukwe stated: “Police detectives serving in the state Criminal Investigation Department of Enugu State Command on January 31, 2023, arrested a female suspect, one Chinwendu Nnamani, 41.
“Nnamani was involved in the viral social media video clip in which she is seen and alleged to be selling INEC Permanent Voter Cards at the sum of one thousand naira, at a primary school in Emene, Enugu. Also arrested is one Nkiruka Patience Obinna, 38, identified as an INEC staff and alleged to have given the said PVCs to the first suspect for distribution to the actual owners.
“Investigation has been concluded, the case charged to court in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022, and the suspects arraigned accordingly.”
But NewsBits learnt that Ndukwe did not disclose the court or the name of the Magistrate or judge handling the case. The police spokesman further said that the suspects in the extorting money for PVCs case were granted bail and the case adjourned to February 15 for further hearing.
