Police Ban Amotekun, Vigilantes From Osun Election Security Operations

By: Kofoworola Olayinka

Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday stop Amotekun, vigilante groups and other non-state security outfits from taking part for di Saturday Osun gorfnorship election security operations, say only authorised security pipu get role.

Police spokesman CSP Ani Iniedu issue di warning on behalf of IG of Police Olatunji Disu, as di force warn political parties, candidates and supporters against engaging, arming or sending such groups.

Di police say di groups no get any role for securing di election, wey go hold across all 30 Local Gornment Areas of Osun State on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

Di directive aim to prevent unauthorised security involvement and maintain law and order before, during and after di gorfnorship election.