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PSC deploys monitoring team to Osun, warns police officers against misconduct

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  • The Police Service Commission (PSC) deployed a delegation to Osun State to monitor police conduct during the August 15, 2026 governorship election.
  • The delegation, led by DIG Taiwo Lakanu (retd.), will ensure police personnel maintain discipline and professionalism.
  • The PSC warned officers against compromising the election's credibility and stressed the importance of protecting citizens' voting rights.

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dispatched a delegation to Osun State to oversee the conduct of police officers assigned to the upcoming August 15, 2026 governorship election. This move aims to ensure the integrity of the electoral process and bolster public trust.

The PSC delegation will ensure that officers deployed for the election strictly adhere to the guiding principles governing election duties and uphold the highest standards of discipline and professionalism before, during, and after the polls.

— PSC StatementOutlining the role of the deployed delegation.

The delegation, headed by retired DIG Taiwo Lakanu, will monitor police personnel to guarantee adherence to guidelines for election duties. The PSC emphasized that officers must maintain discipline and professionalism before, during, and after the polls. This oversight is intended to safeguard the election's integrity and deepen public confidence.

The Commission is committed to deepening public confidence in the electoral process by guaranteeing that Police conduct remains impartial, rule-based, and civil at all times.

— PSC StatementStating the commission's commitment to fair policing during elections.

In a statement, the PSC urged all deployed police officers to remain apolitical and conduct themselves professionally. They are expected to protect the rights of citizens to vote freely and peacefully. The commission reiterated its commitment to ensuring impartial and rule-based police conduct throughout the election period.

The Commission urges all Police officers assigned to Osun State for the election to display exemplary conduct, remain apolitical, and protect the rights of all citizens to vote freely and peacefully.

— PSC StatementDirecting police officers on expected behavior during the election.

The PSC issued a stern warning, stating that any officer found compromising the election's credibility will face sanctions. This deployment occurs as 14 political parties prepare for the election, with 15,000 police officers already assigned to the task.

The PSC reassures Nigerians that it will not hesitate to sanction any officer found compromising the credibility of the election.

— PSC StatementWarning against misconduct and promising sanctions.
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