EFCC Arrests 20 for Alleged Electoral Fraud in FCT Council Polls

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 20 suspects over alleged electoral offences during the just-concluded local government elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The arrests were carried out on Saturday, February 21, 2026, across various area councils in the territory.

According to the anti-graft agency, the suspects were apprehended for offences ranging from vote buying and vote selling to obstruction of electoral officers. A total sum of N17,218,700 (Seventeen Million, Two Hundred and Eighteen Thousand, Seven Hundred Naira) was reportedly involved in the alleged illegal activities.

The EFCC disclosed that one of the suspects was arrested with N13.5 million found inside a vehicle parked beside a polling booth in Kwali Area Council.

Breakdown of the arrests shows that two suspects were apprehended in Abaji, nine in Gwagwalada, four in Kuje and another four in Kwali.

The commission stated that the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.