Police bar Amotekun, vigilantes from Osun gov poll
The Nigeria Police Force has barred Amotekun, vigilante groups, and other non-state security outfits from the Osun governorship election to ensure a peacef Read More: https://punchng.com/police-bar-amotekun-vigilantes-from-osun-gov-poll/
The Nigeria Police Force has barred non-state security groups, including Amotekun, vigilante groups, and Joint Civilian Task Force (CJTF), from participating in security operations during the Osun State governorship election on August 15, 2026. The police stated that these groups have no role in election security and warned against engaging, arming, or deploying them for election-related activities.
The police urged all stakeholders to comply with the directive to ensure peace and warned that violators would face arrest and prosecution.
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