Police deploy election commissioner to Osun ahead of governorship poll

The Inspector General of Police has deployed a Commissioner of Police Election to Osun State to ensure neutrality of security agencies during the August 15 governorship election. CP Election, Mr. Erale Samuel Etaifo, will coordinate security operations in collaboration with other agencies and stakeholders. His mandate includes ensuring strict compliance with the Electoral Act and the Code of Conduct for Security Personnel.

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The Osun State Police Command assures members of the public that adequate security measures have been emplaced across the State to protect lives, property, and critical electoral materials before, during, and after the election.

The Osun Police Command issued a statement warning political actors, their supporters, and other stakeholders to maintain peaceful conduct and avoid actions that could disrupt public order. The command assured the public that comprehensive security measures are in place to protect lives, property, and electoral materials before, during, and after the election.

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All officers and men deployed for election duty have been directed to remain impartial, professional, and respectful of the rights of every citizen, irrespective of political affiliation.

All officers deployed for election duty have been instructed to remain impartial and professional, respecting the rights of all citizens regardless of political affiliation. The statement emphasized that electoral violence, vote buying, voter intimidation, misinformation, and other criminal activities will be met with the full force of the law. Residents are urged to cooperate with security agencies and report any suspicious activities.

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Electoral violence, vote buying, voter intimidation, the spread of misinformation, and any other form of criminality will be met with the full weight of the law.