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Police officer abandoned duty post but collecting salaries for 9 years arrested
The Police Command in Cross River says it is currently detaining a corporal, Buba Adamu, who refused to report to duty after being transferred in 2015.
The command’s Spokesperson, SP Irene Ugbo, confirmed Adamu’s detention while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on Wednesday.
She said that Adamu had been receiving his salaries for about nine years despite not reporting to his place of posting in Kaduna State.
“The said officer was transferred from Cross River to Kaduna State since 2015, but no one knew that he didn’t report to his new station.
“There are allegations that he has been carrying out criminal activities around Bakoko Nassarawa area of Calabar, all this will be investigated,” he said.
The police spokesperson said that the officer would remain in detention while investigation was ongoing.
“The image of the force is important to us. We shall not allow anyone to spoil our image,” he said.
NAN gathered that Adamu had been operating around Bakoko Nassarawa, a Hausa/Fulani settlement in Calabar Municipality.
Some residents of the community told newsmen that Adamu had been using his police uniform to terrorize them.
They said that many of them had been bullied and intimidated by the detained officer.(NAN)
By Ojomah Austin.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made arrests related to suspected vote-buying in the ongoing Edo State governorship election which took place at around 10:00 am, in the Egor Local Government Area of the state.
EFCC officials apprehended three individuals — two men and one woman — who are suspected of being involved in vote-buying activities. However, some residents in the area have protested, claiming that the suspects are being unfairly targeted.
Today’s election in Edo State has three main candidates as the front-runners. Representing the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is Asue Ighodalo. The All Progressives Congress (APC) is fielding Senator Monday Okpebholo, while the Labour Party (LP) candidate is Olumide Akpata.
There are a total of 17 candidates vying for the governorship position, but the race is largely between the PDP, APC, and Labour Party candidates.
Former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole has dismissed allegations of vote buying against the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the ongoing governorship election in the state.
Oshiomhole made this statement on Saturday after casting his vote at Ward 10, Unit 01, Iyamho, in the Estako West Local Government Area.
In response to the claims, Oshiomhole said, “It is laughable when I hear this kind of allegation. You all have been monitoring the process. Have you seen any instance of money being shared?”
He emphasized that the large turnout of voters was due to the people’s desire for good governance, adding, “During our campaigns, people came out not because they expected handouts, but because of what I accomplished as governor.”
Currently serving as the senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Oshiomhole confirmed that he had not received any reports of violence across the state. He expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the election and praised the elderly for their active participation.
“The elderly coming out to vote shows their commitment to securing a better future for their children,” he said.
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