Ondo State Nigeria; Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a suspected vote buyer with bags of cash in the ongoing Ondo State governorship election.
The suspect was apprehended at a polling unit in the Owo Local Government Area of the state. DSS operatives reportedly found large sums of money in his possession, which he was allegedly using to induce voters to cast their ballots for a particular candidate.
The suspect has been taken into custody for further interrogation. The DSS has vowed to clamp down on any individuals or groups involved in electoral malpractices during the election.
The arrest serves as a warning to those attempting to undermine the integrity of the electoral process. The DSS has urged voters to report any suspicious activities or attempts to buy their votes.
The ongoing Ondo governorship election is being closely monitored by security agencies and election observers to ensure a free, fair, and credible process.
Additional Information:
Vote buying is a serious electoral offense in Nigeria.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned against any form of electoral malpractice.
Security personnel have been deployed to polling units to prevent and respond to any incidents of violence or voter intimidation.
The DSS has urged the public to cooperate with security agencies to ensure a peaceful and orderly election.