Osun 2026: Police bar Amotekun, vigilantes, hunters, CJTF from election security operations
“The Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun), vigilante groups, the Joint Civilian Task Force (CJTF), hunters’ associations, community-based security groups, neighbourhood watch outfits, and all other non-state or quasi-security formations have no role in election security, including escorting materials, guarding polling units, mounting checkpoints, or bearing arms,” the statement read.
The Nigeria Police Force has barred Amotekun, vigilante groups, hunters, the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and other community-based security outfits from participating in security operations during Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State.
The directive was contained in a statement issued on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, by the Force Public Relations Officer, Ani Iniedu, as security agencies intensify preparations for the 15 August election.
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