'Naval Commander Who Ordered Arrest of APC Candidate Found With Gun In Osun Redeployed, Politician Freed' – Sources
'Naval Commander Who Ordered Arrest of APC Candidate Found With Gun In Osun Redeployed, Politician Freed' – Sources Sources told SaharaReporters that the Commander was redeployed on the strength of an order from above shortly after the arrest became viral and sparked public outrage.
Sources reveal that the Naval Commander responsible for arresting APC House of Assembly candidate Hon. Babatunde Komolafe Festus in Osun State has been redeployed, while the politician has been released following orders from above. The Commander's actions sparked public outrage and criticism, but senior authorities intervened, leading to his transfer and Komolafe's release.
This development occurred shortly before the Osun State governorship election on August 15, 2026, amid political tensions and concerns over threats and inflammatory statements by political actors. The Nigerian Navy has yet to provide an official statement regarding the redeployment and Komolafe's release.
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