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Vote buying: Thugs attack EFCC operatives for intercepting bags with cash in Benue

By Abisola THOMPSON

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Saturday, intercepted bags filled with money meant for vote-buying in Makurdi, Benue.

The commission made this known on its Facebook page, “officialefcc”.

According to the commission, the bags were intercepted at the North Bank Area of the state capital.

“In an attempt to arrest the culprit, some thugs attacked the EFCC operatives and vandalised the bus used for the patrol.”

TBI Africa said when the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) contacted the commission’s spokesman Mr Tony Orilade for confirmation, he said that NAN should check EFCC Facebook page for details on the incident

 

 

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