Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 20 suspects in connection with alleged electoral offences during the recently concluded Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections.
The arrests were made on Saturday, February 21, 2026, across various locations in the FCT. According to the commission, the suspects were apprehended for offences ranging from vote buying and vote selling to obstruction of electoral officials.
The EFCC disclosed that a total sum of N17,218,700 was recovered from the suspects. In one instance, a suspect was arrested in Kwali Area Council with N13.5 million found inside a vehicle parked near a polling unit.
A breakdown of the arrests shows that two suspects were apprehended in Abaji, nine in Gwagwalada, four in Kuje, and four in Kwali Area Councils.
The commission stated that investigations are ongoing and that the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of inquiries.
