The Rivers State Police Command has said four of its operatives, an officer and three inspectors have been arrested for alleged electoral offences.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Monday.
Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police, stated that their arrest followed a viral video which captured the personnel in a security vehicle indulging in the electoral offence.
She said the operatives are in custody and are being interrogated, while the vehicle they were in has been impounded.
The statement read, “Following a video which trended on social media and which suggested the involvement of some police personnel operating in a pick-up Vehicle with the inscription ‘RRT 050’ in alleged electoral malpractice, the Rivers State Police Command has arrested and taken into custody one officer and three inspectors for interrogation.
“The police pick-up van in the trending video has also been impounded for a thorough investigation.
“The command hereby assures the electorate in Rivers State of its unalloyed commitment to promoting the rule of law and assured all that all offenders found culpable will be adequately sanctioned.
“The command urges all residents to remain calm and await the official announcement of the result of the election.”
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