Osun Election: Nigerian Police Tighten Security, Ban Amotekun, Other Vigilante Groups, Restrict Movement

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reiterated its prohibition on the participation of Amotekun and other non-state security actors in election-related security operations ahead of the Osun State Governorship Election.

In a statement issued on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, 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 alongside the police during the election.

The Force said no non-state security group, vigilante organisation or other unauthorised body would be permitted to assume or exercise the functions of a recognised security agency.

The Force urged residents to remain calm, law-abiding and cooperative, while advising them to promptly report suspicious or unlawful activities to constitutionally and legally recognised security agencies.