The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment of more tactical squads to Osun State to strengthen security and restore peace after violent clashes.
The decision comes after a series of confrontations at various local government secretariats in the state.
Supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) engaged in a violent struggle for control over local government councils.
Tensions escalated following a court ruling that granted the APC control over several local government areas. Eyewitnesses reported that suspected APC supporters stormed government buildings in Osogbo and Olorunda, attempting to assert control. However, PDP supporters resisted, leading to the escalation of violence.
Reacting, the police boss condemned the violence. In a statement signed by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, he vowed to bring those responsible to justice.
“The Police recognizes that violence undermines the democratic process and threatens the wellbeing of citizens, and hereby affirms its commitment to identifying and prosecuting the perpetrators of these acts, ensuring they face the full weight of the law,” the statement read.
Egbetokun warned individuals disturbing the peace in Osun State. He declared that the Police Force will not tolerate any form of lawlessness, hooliganism, or acts of anarchy.
The IGP also called on residents, community leaders, and political stakeholders to reject violence and maintain peace. He urged all parties to respect the judiciary, emphasizing that legal disputes should be resolved through the courts rather than violence.
