Security forces apprehend suspected vote-buyer with N25.9m cash in Kaduna

Abdullateef Fowewe

In Kaduna, a suspect believed to be involved in vote-buying was detained after being found with over N25.9 million in cash, which authorities suspect was meant to manipulate the upcoming by-elections.

The individual, identified as Shehu Aliyu Patangi, was taken into custody around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday at a hotel located on Turunku Road in the Kaduna metropolis.

This operation was executed by a collaborative team of police, Department of State Services (DSS) personnel, and other security agencies.

According to a statement from the Kaduna Police Command spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, a total of ₦25,963,000 was seized from Patangi.

The funds are believed to be intended for bribing voters in the Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency election. DSP Hassan reported that during questioning, Patangi admitted the money was meant for vote bribery and requested leniency.