2023 Elections: Rivers Rep member captured with $498,100

A few days ago, it was alleged that gunmen bombed the television and radio stations owned by Dr. Chinyere Igwe, a member of the House of Representatives.

However, very early on Friday morning, Dr. Igwe was arrested on Ana Road in Port Harcourt, with a large sum of money in dollars. The police confirmed that the total sum was $498,100 USD, and they also found a list of people the money was intended for.

The Atlantic Television Network and Wish FM 99.5, located in the same building in Ozuoba, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, were attacked with dynamite, causing significant damage to the properties.

Dr. Igwe was apprehended during a stop and search operation by the police officers who were deployed to the Independent National Electoral Commission office along Aba Road in Port Harcourt. Following his arrest, the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Abutu Yaro, who was deployed to the state for the elections, ordered swift interrogation and arraignment of the lawmaker.

Dr. Igwe represents Port Harcourt Federal Constituency 2 in the green chamber of the National Assembly, and is a strong supporter of the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.

In their statement, the police revealed that they recovered a list for the distribution of the money along with the cash found in Dr. Igwe’s car. The police have urged all contestants and political parties to adhere strictly to the provisions of the Electoral Act and other relevant laws.

Residents of the state and members of the public are advised to take advantage of the hotlines provided by the police to report suspicious movements and situations that could cause security breaches.