Osun State Election Security
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Nigeria's police are deploying top officials to Osun State to oversee security for the upcoming governorship election. The police have banned unofficial security groups like Amotekun and vigilantes from participating. Separately, police arrested 10 suspects in Osun for attempted murder in two distinct operations.
Police summon Osun senator over alleged killing comment
- The Osun State Police Command has summoned Senator Francis Fadahunsi over a statement attributed to him, allegedly threatening Accord Party members. - The police commissioner stated that political leaders must exercise restraint and avoid comments that could incite violence or undermine public confidence in the election process. - The invitation is a proactive measure to prevent escalation of te…
Nigeria deploys top police official to supervise Osun governorship election security
- Nigeria's Inspector-General of Police has deployed DIG Ishyaku Mohammed to Osun State to oversee security for the upcoming governorship election. - The deployment aims to ensure a peaceful, credible…
Police arrest 10 for attempted murder in Osun
- Osun State Police Command arrested 10 suspects in two separate operations linked to violent crimes. - Four suspects were arrested in Modakeke for alleged conspiracy, attempted murder, and unlawful p…
Osun 2026: Police Bar Amotekun, Vigilantes, Hunters from Election Security
- Nigeria's police force has banned all unofficial security groups, including Amotekun, vigilantes, and hunters, from participating in the Osun State governorship election security. - The directive pr…
Police Bar Amotekun, Vigilantes from Osun Governorship Election Security
- Nigeria's police force has banned Amotekun and other non-state security groups from participating in the Osun State governorship election. - The police warned against engaging, arming, or deploying …