Police arrest Osun SSG, five others over allege vote buying offences
In a statement issued by the command, the Police said the arrests followed a raid on the SSG’s residence at the Oroki Estate area of Osogbo on Wednesday, adding that Permanent Voter Cards were recovered during the raid According to the Command, officers recovered a register containing voters’ details, raising concerns over possible electoral offences.– Recovers PVC, cash, voter register – Govt kicks By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Osun State Police Command has arrested the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Mr Teslim Igbalaye, along with five other persons for allegedly being involved in vote merchandising ahead of the August 15 governorship election.
Meanwhile, the Osun State Government had condemned the police operation, describing the raid on the SSG’s residence as illegal.
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