By Our Reporter
Confusion is surrounding the arrest by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command of a number of suspects who are believed to be involved in the alleged manipulation of the Bimodal Voters Accreditation System (BVAS).
This evening, Nigerian Police swooped on a residential building at No. 15, Ganges Street, Maitama, Abuja. This followed a tip-off from unidentified sources that the location was being used as a base to manipulate last Saturday’s elections.
Police recovered numerous BVAS machines and several laptops and desktop computers, as well as other technical materials. Also, several suspects were arrested. Police have launched a manhunt for several other suspects involved in the matter. The arrested suspects are now helping the Police with their investigations.
It was also reported that one of the suspects arrested is said to be the Vice President of a company known as Emperor Technology.
Daily Review Online gathered that No. 15, Ganges Street, Maitama, Abuja is alleged to be owned by the Speaker of the House off Representatives, Femi Gbajamialia.
Meanwhile, the Federal Capital Territory Police Command in a statement said:
“Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB), acting on a tip from residents of an area in Maitama who reported suspicious activities, visited the location, interviewed the occupants, and conducted a search on the house. In the course of the search, some electoral materials and BVAS machines were discovered in their possession. However, the Independent National Electoral Commission, when contacted, confirmed that the occupants of the house are staff of Emperor Technology, outsourcing engineering services to the INEC, and they were immediately released to go about their lawful business.”