Osun Poll: Police Announce Movement Restriction, Reiterate Ban On Amotekun, Others
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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reiterated its ban on the participation of the Amotekun Corps and other non-state security groups in security operations for the Osun State Governorship Election.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, Anietie Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement on Friday ahead of the poll.
The police said only security agencies recognised and established under the Constitution and laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria are authorised to perform security and law-enforcement duties in connection with the election.
“Accordingly, such groups are directed to stay away from election-related security operations and refrain from any activity capable of intimidating voters, disrupting the electoral process or undermining public peace and security,” the statement said.
The Force urged members of the public to comply fully with the movement restriction and cooperate with security personnel deployed across the state.
It added that only persons and categories of movement specifically exempted by the appropriate authorities would be allowed during the restriction period.
The Force reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining peace and security, as well as ensuring a level playing field for all political actors and eligible voters throughout the election.
It also urged residents to remain calm and law-abiding and to promptly report suspicious or unlawful activities to constitutionally and legally recognised security agencies.
