Security operatives in Kaduna have arrested a suspected vote buyer in possession of N25,963,000.
This arrest occurred barely hours before the conduct of Saturday’s bye-elections in parts of the state.
The suspect, identified as Shehu Aliyu Patangi, was apprehended around 3:30 a.m. by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in collaboration with the Department of State Services at a popular hotel along Turunku Road in Kaduna metropolis.
According to the Kaduna State Police Command, preliminary investigations revealed that the huge cash was intended to induce voters and compromise the integrity of the electoral process.
Police spokesman, DSP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the arrest, noting that the suspect had already confessed to the crime and pleaded for leniency.
Money recovered from suspected vote buyer in the tune of N25.9m for Kaduna bye-election on August 16, 2025