The INEC official was said to have engaged Olayinkya on Facebook Messenger, after which he shared the “classified voter registration document” via WhatsApp.
During interrogation, Olayinka reportedly said he had no previous relationship with, or knowledge of, the electoral officer.
The minister’s spokesperson, sources said, explained that he was not aware that the documents were classified, and the INEC official did not inform him that it was privileged information.
Aside from the police probe, the Department of State Services (DSS) is also investigating the release of the voter data.
It is understod that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is considering charging Olayinka and the electoral officer with criminal conspiracy, cyber infractions, sharing of classified documents, and breach of peace.
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