Photo, details emerge as police arrest Atiku's ally and House of Reps member with bag containing $498K

Dr Chinyere Igwe, a member of the House of Representatives has been arrested for money laundering.

Igwe, who represents Port Harcourt Federal Constituency 2, in the lower chamber of the National Assembly, was arrested on Friday morning along Aba Road in Port Harcourt.

In his possession was an unspecified amount of foreign currencies.

His arrest was confirmed by the Rivers State Police Command via a tweet on Friday, February 24. The statement said he was arrested at about 0245hrs during a stop and search by the police.

Read the police statement below: 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

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 pic.twitter.com/mimt2fHfL3

— Rivers State Police Command (@RiversPoliceNG) February 24, 2023