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Operatives of Sokoto zonal office on today recovered money
to the tune of N65,548,000 only. The money which comprises 81 bundle of N1000 notes, 97 bundle of N500
notes and 96 pieces of N500 notes.
The monies were stacked in two fire proof safes during a
search conducted in offices of the HOD Accounts and Cashier of the Independent
National Electoral Commission (INEC), Zamfara state.
The money is suspected to be 40% illegally deducted on funds
released to INEC Zamfara office to cater for the rent of Canopies, Tables and
Chairs and also funds for RAC (Registration Area Center) and movement of men
and materials to Polling Units, by the HOD Accounts & Cashier.
The raid followed a petition by one of the INEC ad-hoc staff
during the 2019 presidential and gubernatorial elections in Zamfara State. The
staff alleged that the Adhoc INEC officials were denied payment of their N6,000
movement allowances each for the two elections.
The suspects would be arraigned in court as soon as
investigation is completed.
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