Osun State Police Command

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[Osun State Police Command @OsunPolice_NG]

Theme: Securing Democracy, Empowering Police Personnel for Credible Elections in Osun State
The two-day capacity-building workshop on election security management is currently holding at His Grace Hall, Osogbo, today Tuesday 11th August and Wednesday 12th August 2026.
Facilitated by GTA Consulting, the workshop is strengthening the capacity of police personnel with emphasis on professionalism, discipline, human rights, effective communication, conflict prevention, lawful engagement and the protection of electoral integrity.
Our officers are guardians of the electoral process — not participants in it. We remain committed to being professional, impartial, disciplined and responsive; protecting voters, electoral personnel and materials, and working effectively with other security agencies and stakeholders.
GTA Consulting is proud to support the Nigeria Police Force in this important assignment. Strengthening the capacity of our officers is an investment in peaceful elections, public confidence and democracy.
Secure the people. Protect the process. Respect the law. Let the people freely choose their leaders.
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[Ogun State Police Command @OgunPoliceNG]

PRESS RELEASE

OGUN POLICE DEAL MAJOR BLOWS TO CRIMINAL NETWORKS: 7 KIDNAP VICTIMS RESCUED, 3 SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS NEUTRALISED, 38 SUSPECTS ARRESTED, 2 FIREARMS, 75 LIVE ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION, VEHICLES AND STOLEN PROPERTY RECOVERED

The Ogun State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, has sustained proactive and intelligence-led policing across the State, recording the rescue of seven kidnapped victims, neutralisation of three suspected kidnappers, arrest of 38 suspects, including 23 foreign nationals in connection with an alleged Ponzi scheme/visa scam, 12 suspected cultists, a suspected armed robber and a suspected fraudster/fake clergyman, as well as the recovery of firearms, ammunition, vehicles, motorcycles and other exhibits.

1. ANTI-KIDNAPPING UNIT, DSS LEAD COORDINATED OPERATION TO RESCUE SEVEN KIDNAP VICTIMS, NEUTRALISE THREE SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS

The Ogun State Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit, working assiduously with the Department of State Services (DSS), Nigerian Army and other security agencies, has recorded a major operational breakthrough with the rescue of seven kidnapped victims and neutralisation of three suspected kidnappers.

The victims were abducted on 29th July, 2026, at about 1940hrs, along Paraga Street, Ipara, Ogun State. Immediately the incident was reported, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit swiftly mobilised and commenced intelligence-led operations to locate the victims, identify the perpetrators and secure their safe rescue.

The Anti-Kidnapping Unit, in close collaboration with the DSS and other security agencies, sustained painstaking intelligence gathering, surveillance and coordinated ground operations, maintaining relentless pressure on the abductors.

On 3rd August, 2026, the ongoing operation received additional aerial support following a request by the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dr Dapo Abiodun, CON, to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM. The request was promptly approved, resulting in the deployment of a Police helicopter from the Police Air Wing to complement the ongoing ground operations.

The combination of intelligence sharing, surveillance, aerial support and coordinated ground operations subsequently enabled the security team to locate and rescue the seven victims from their abductors.

The rescued victims were immediately taken to the Police Hospital for medical attention. One of the victims sustained a gunshot injury during the incident and received appropriate treatment.

Rather than stopping after the successful rescue, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, working closely with the DSS and other security agencies, immediately intensified efforts to locate and apprehend the fleeing members of the criminal gang.

Consequently, at about 0200hrs on 6th August, 2026, anti-kidnapping operatives, supported by DSS personnel and acting on credible intelligence, located and stormed the suspected kidnappers’ hideout along the Sagamu-Abeokuta Expressway.

The suspects engaged the security operatives in a gun battle, during which three suspected kidnappers were neutralised, while other members of the gang escaped with suspected gunshot wounds.

Recovered from the hideout were one AK-47 rifle, one empty magazine, four mobile phones and ₦2.3 million in cash.

The bodies of the deceased suspects were deposited at the State Hospital Morgue, Ijaiye, Abeokuta, for autopsy.

The Anti-Kidnapping Unit, in collaboration with the DSS, Nigerian Army and other security agencies, has intensified intelligence gathering and coordinated operations aimed at locating and apprehending the fleeing members of the gang.

2. ITELE DIVISION ARRESTS SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBER, RECOVERS FIREARM

On 3rd August, 2026, at about 0048hrs, the Itele Division received a distress report from a commercial motorcyclist alleging that two passengers he picked up at Three Crown Bus Stop attempted to rob him at gunpoint along Orji Block Area, Itele.

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Telegraphic: PRESSPOL OSOGBO POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE,
09060052947 Osun State Police Command,
E-mail:[email protected] State Headquarters,
In reply please quote… Osogbo.

Our Ref: AZ: 5650/OSS/PPRD/VOL.T1/238 Date: August 10, 2026

PRESS RELEASE

CULT CLASH: THREE PERSONS REPORTEDLY KILLED IN ILESA AS POLICE DEPLOY TACTICAL OPERATIVES

The Osun State Police Command wishes to inform members of the public that there was a reported cult-related clash between suspected members of the Aiye and Eiye confraternities in the Imo area of Ilesa, Osun State, at about 8:00 p.m. today, 10th August 2026.

Following the incident, three persons, identified as Idowu, Yinka and Eja, all yet to be properly identified were reportedly shot dead.

Upon receipt of the information, the Commissioner of Police in charge of the 2026 Osun State Governorship Election, CP Samuel Erale Etaifo, psc, mnips, immediately directed the deployment of operatives of the Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU) to the area to prevent further escalation, apprehend those responsible and restore calm.

Four expended cartridges and two Android mobile phones were recovered from the scene, while preliminary investigations have commenced. The Command is also working to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify all persons connected with the clash.

The CP Election has directed the VCRU operatives and other tactical teams to intensify patrols, surveillance and intelligence-led operations within Ilesa and adjoining areas, particularly around identified flashpoints, to forestall any reprisal attack.

The Command therefore warns members of rival cult groups and other criminal elements against taking advantage of the incident to cause further violence. Any person found engaging in cult-related violence, reprisal attacks, unlawful possession of firearms or other criminal activities will be arrested and made to face the full weight of the law.

The Command appeals to residents of Ilesa to remain calm and law-abiding, avoid spreading unverified information, and promptly report suspicious movements or activities to the Police.

The investigation is ongoing, and further developments will be communicated to the public.

E-SIGNED

DSP ABIODUN OJELABI, anipr
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE ( ELECTION),
OSUN STATE COMMAND, OSOGBO
AUGUST 10, 2026

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, commends the National Coordinator of POCACOV, SP Orvenonne Ikwen, for her unwavering commitment to sensitising and empowering youths against cultism, drug abuse and other social vices.

[Osun State Police Command @OsunPolice_NG]

Osun Police: Alalade Bukola Felix aka Machiavelli is in lawful custody at SCID Osogbo over his alleged involvement in sporadic shooting during the APC rally in Ilesa. He was captured in a video of the incident.

Full statement in the attached image.

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[Giwa-Alade Emmanuel Oluwaseun @Giwaemmanuel24]

It was a success……. Say no to electoral violence.
Thank you @billioncodes__ @ndleaosun @NansSWZD @osunofficial
#POCACOVosunwalk

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[Giwa-Alade Emmanuel Oluwaseun @Giwaemmanuel24]

POCACOV 🗣️
It’s all about you!!

[Giwa-Alade Emmanuel Oluwaseun @Giwaemmanuel24]

Drone shots of the POCACOV walk in OSOGBO “walk against electoral violence”

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The Osun State Police Command through the Police campaign against cultism and other vices (POCACOV)held a grand walkathon in osogbo on 8th August, 2026 in collaboration with NANS southwest zone D
To say No to Electoral Violence

#POCACOVosunwalk #Safeosun @InsideOsogbo @PoliceNG

[Osun State Police Command @OsunPolice_NG]

The Osun State Police Command through the Police campaign against cultism and other vices (POCACOV)held a grand walkathon in osogbo on 8th August, 2026 in collaboration with NANS southwest zone D
To say No to Electoral Violence

#POCACOVosunwalk #Safeosun @InsideOsogbo @PoliceNG

[Giwa-Alade Emmanuel Oluwaseun @Giwaemmanuel24]

Highlight of the walkathon held in Osogbo on the 8th of August 2026……POCACOV x NANS

AFR Gym Osogbo, NDLEA, NYSC Osun ( Omoluabi kopa ) POCACOV Team Osun

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[Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi @Princemoye1]

Illicit drugs recovered by the Police in Delta. The fight against crimes and criminality continues.
We need you all to support the Police and other security agencies to curb security challenges in our areas and communities in Nigeria. We can collectively do it.

Ire oo
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[Giwa-Alade Emmanuel Oluwaseun @Giwaemmanuel24]

Telegraphic: PRESSPOL OSOGBO POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE,
09060052947 Osun State Police Command,
E-mail:[email protected] State Headquarters,
In reply please quote… Osogbo.

Our Ref: AZ: 5650/OSS/PPRD/VOL.T1/236 Date: August 7, 2026

PRESS RELEASE

OSUN ELECTION: CP SAMUEL ERALE ETAIFO BROKERS PEACE BETWEEN ACCORD AND APC OVER FINAL CAMPAIGN SCHEDULE

As part of proactive measures to ensure a peaceful, credible, and violence-free environment ahead of the forthcoming Osun State Governorship Election, the Commissioner of Police (Elections), CP Samuel Erale Etaifo, psc, mnips, convened a strategic meeting with the leadership and representatives of the Accord Party and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to address the clash in the dates and venues of their respective final campaign rallies.

The meeting, held in an atmosphere of mutual understanding and cooperation, was aimed at preventing any situation that could lead to a breakdown of law and order or unnecessary confrontation between supporters of the two political parties.

Following fruitful deliberations, both parties reached an amicable resolution. It was mutually agreed that the Accord Party will hold its final campaign rally on Wednesday, 12th August, 2026, at Fakunle, while the All Progressives Congress (APC) will conduct its final campaign rally on Thursday, 13th August, 2026, at Freedom Park.

The Commissioner of Police commended the leadership of both political parties for demonstrating maturity, patriotism, and a commitment to peaceful democratic engagement by embracing dialogue over conflict.

CP Etaifo further urged all political actors to caution their supporters, loyalists, and foot soldiers to conduct themselves peacefully before, during, and after the campaigns. He emphasized that while the Nigeria Police Force remains neutral and committed to providing adequate security for all lawful political activities, the Command will not tolerate any act capable of disrupting the existing relative peace in the state.

He warned that anyone found engaging in violence, intimidation, thuggery, incitement, or any other act capable of causing a breach of the peace will be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The Osun State Police Command reassures residents and all stakeholders of its unwavering commitment to ensuring a secure environment throughout the electioneering period and calls on members of the public to remain law-abiding and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police formation.

Signed:

DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, ANIPR
Police Public Relations Officer
Osun State Police Command
For: Commissioner of Police (Elections), Osun State.
August 7, 2026

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IGP DISU ENGAGES CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS ON ELECTION SECURITY AHEAD OF OSUN GOVERNORSHIP POLL

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, today, 7th August, 2026, engaged representatives of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on security concerns surrounding the forthcoming Osun State Governorship Election scheduled for 15th August, 2026.

The delegation was led by Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, Executive Director, CISLAC, and comprised representatives of YIAGA Africa, Nigerian Women Trust Fund, Kimpact Development Initiative, Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development, Partners West Africa, CLEEN Foundation and other CSOs.

The CSOs presented observations and recommendations on election security, including voter protection, political violence, misinformation and the participation of vulnerable groups. The IGP assured them that the concerns raised would be given due consideration and necessary action taken.

The IGP reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to professionalism, impartiality and neutrality throughout the election. He assured that adequate personnel would be deployed to polling units, with special attention given to persons with disabilities to facilitate their safe participation.

Describing the election as particularly significant as the last off-cycle election before the 2027 General Elections, the IGP called on all stakeholders to support a peaceful and credible process that strengthens public confidence in Nigeria’s democracy.

He further called for continued collaboration with CSOs through timely sharing of credible information and responsible public communication before, during and after the election.

The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to strengthening its operational preparedness and protecting the democratic process throughout the electoral period.

CSP Ani Iniedu, anipr
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
7th August, 2026

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THREAD: OSUN-OSOGBO FESTIVAL SECURITY

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PRESS RELEASE
OSUN STATE POLICE COMMAND ASSURES ADEQUATE SECURITY AHEAD OF OSUN-OSOGBO FESTIVAL 2026 🇳🇬
#OsunOsogbo2026 #OsunPolice

[Osun State Police Command @OsunPolice_NG]

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CP Ibrahim Gotan commends the people of Osun for their support and urges everyone to celebrate peacefully and responsibly.

The Command wishes all a safe and successful Osun-Osogbo Festival 2026.

E-Signed
DSP ABIODUN OJELABI
Police Public Relations Officer
Osun State Command