Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command in the early hours of Friday, arrested a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Chinyere Igwe, allegedly in possession of about  $500,000 US Dollars on the eve of the 2023 general elections


Igwe, who is a supporter of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, was arrested along Aba Road in Port Harcourt, the State capital.


It was learnt that apart from the foreign currency allegedly in his possession, the Police also found a list of how the money




will be distributed to beneficiaries in the 23 local government areas of the State as well as security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).


The federal lawmaker’s arrest came barely 72 hours after the building housing his two media outfits, the Wish FM and the Atlantic Television Network was rocked by explosion.



Meanwhile, explosion suspected to be from dynamite on Thursday rocked the residence of Dr. Tamunosisi Gogo-Jaja, a former Commissioner under the Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike-led administration and a staunch supporter of PDP presidential candidate Atiku.


 The Rivers State Police Command in a tweet on its tweeter arm @RiversPoliceNG described the development thus:

"The Rivers Police Arrest Hon Chinyere Igwe For Money Laundering

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 AIG Election,  AIG Abutu Yaro fdc  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.

Members of the public are encouraged to avail themselves of the following hotlines to report any observation they believe have potential to lead to crime or break down of law and order:
08032003514, 08098880134.

e-signed
SP. Grace Iringe-Koko,
Police Public Relations officer,
Rivers State Police Command
Port Harcourt"