Police warn against electoral violence, ban non-state security outfits in Osun
It identified the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Correctional Service and Federal Road Safety Corps, among others, as the authorised agencies for election security.
ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force has warned political parties, candidates, supporters and other stakeholders against violence, intimidation and thuggery ahead of the Osun State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026.“The Nigeria Police Force affirms that securing the election is the sole responsibility of constitutionally recognised security agencies,” the statement said.
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