Igwe, who represents Port Harcourt Federal Constituency 2, in the lower chamber of the National Assembly, was arrested on Friday morning along Aba Road in Port Harcourt.
A few days after, Igwe’s television and Wish FM 99.5 FM were allegedly bombed by gunmen, who also opened fire on the building located in Ozuoba, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.
According to the police, Igwe had in his possession the sum as 498,100 USD, and a list of people the monies are meant for during a police stop and search operation
by operatives deployed to the Independent National Electoral Commission office along Aba Road in Port Harcourt.
The spokesperson of the state police command, Iringe-Koko said the Assistant Inspector General of Police deployed to the state for elections, AIG Abutu Yaro, hasordered swift interrogation and arraignment of the lawmaker.
She said:“Police Officers from Rivers State Command deployed to INEC Headquarters Aba Road today 24/2/2023 at about 0245hrs, while on stop and search, arrested one Hon Chinyere Igwe, member House of Representatives representing Port Harcourt II Federal Constituency with a cash sum of $498,100 USD inside a bag in his car.
“Also recovered was a list for distribution of the money. The Assistant Inspector General of Police (Election) AIG Abutu Yaro, has ordered swift interrogation and arraignment in court.
“The Command urges all contestants and political parties to comply strictly with provisions of the Electoral Act and other relevant laws.”
Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police, urged residents of the state and members to take advantage of the hotlines made available by the police to report suspicious movements and situations capable of causing security breaches.
She stated, “Members of the public are encouraged to avail themselves of the available hotlines to report any observation they believe have potential to lead to crime or break down of law and order.”
