Police deny neglect of officers deployed for Osun election

The Nigeria Police Force has breached soundlessness connected the alleged neglect of its officers deployed for the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election.

In a connection by the Force spokesman, CSP Ani Iniedu, the constabulary dismissed the allegation.

It stated that the continued deployment of the unit was portion of established post-election information procedures and was not an denotation of neglect.

Recall that Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known arsenic Davido, had mocked the Police Force implicit reports that galore of its officers deployed for the predetermination remained stranded successful the authorities weeks aft the poll.

In a station connected his verified X handle, Davido questioned whether the continued beingness of the officers was owed to a nonaccomplishment to unafraid the desired electoral outcome.

“Could it beryllium due to the fact that dem nary deliver?” helium tweeted.

Reacting, the constabulary said the continued beingness of the unit successful Osun was intended to prolong security, forestall post-election violence, code emerging threats, and guarantee a creaseless modulation to mean policing.