Ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has assured residents that all necessary measures have been put in place to guarantee a free, fair, and credible poll.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedu, urged residents not to entertain fear, stressing that adequate security arrangements had been made to ensure a safe atmosphere for registered voters to exercise their civic rights.
He disclosed that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, had approved the deployment of 10,000 police personnel to oversee the election under the supervision of a Deputy Inspector-General of Police.
‘The Nigeria Police Force has announced plans to develop a comprehensive roadmap for the effective management of security during elections as part of efforts to strengthen the security architecture ahead of the 2027 general election,’ Iniedu said.
He reiterated that the police remain impartial and that officers deployed to Osun have been adequately trained to strictly follow the rules of engagement.