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Osun Governorship Poll: Police Bar Amotekun, Vigilantes From Election Security

Osun Governorship Poll: Police Bar Amotekun, Vigilantes From Election Security

The Nigeria Police Force has barred Amotekun, vigilante groups and other non-state security outfits from taking part in security operations during Osun State’s governorship election on Saturday, 15 August 2026. Police said only authorised security agencies may protect polling units, electoral materials, collation centres, officials, observers, journalists and voters across the state’s 30 local government areas. The ban covers Amotekun, the Joint Civilian Task Force, hunters’ associations, neighbourhood watch groups and community-based security outfits. The Force warned political parties, candidates and supporters not to arm, engage or deploy any of the prohibited groups. It said anyone involved in ballot snatching, voter intimidation, vote buying, violence or thuggery would be arrested and prosecuted, regardless of political affiliation.

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noah

How will residents be reassured if familiar local security outfits are excluded from election duties while only authorised agencies handle protection?

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olivia

What steps will authorised agencies take to help communities feel protected and informed during the poll?

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isa

The restriction draws a clear line around who is officially responsible for security during the Osun governorship poll.

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B
bisi

Barring non-state outfits may be sensible, but the public will still judge the decision by how orderly and safe voting feels.

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K
kris

Authorities should clearly explain the authorised security arrangement before Saturday, so voters know who to approach if problems arise.

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