A Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Boluwaduro Local Government Area of Osun State has been accused of allegedly leading suspected All Progressives Congress (APC) thugs in an attempt to cart away election materials in Otan-Ayegbaju.
Residents at the scene made the allegation, according to SaharaReporters.
Despite the alleged attempt, residents reportedly resisted efforts to remove the election materials from the community.
In a video seen by SaharaReporters, some residents could be heard accusing the police officer of leading the suspected thugs to the area and attempting to disperse them.
“The police boss led thugs here and they are now trying to chase us away, we are not leaving,” one resident was heard saying in the video.
Meanwhile, the Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has raised an alarm over the alleged heavy deployment of armed security operatives to the residence of the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun.
In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, the council alleged that more than 10 black Hilux vehicles carrying security operatives arrived at the Speaker’s residence early Saturday morning and surrounded the premises.
TICC further alleged that the residence had been sealed off, with people inside reportedly prevented from leaving.
“We have received reports that the residence of the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, has been surrounded by armed security personnel who reportedly arrived in more than 10 black Hilux vehicles,” the council stated.
“We have also been informed that the residence has effectively been sealed off, with everyone inside reportedly prevented from leaving the premises,” it added.
The allegations come amid heightened tension surrounding the Osun State election, with political parties and stakeholders closely monitoring developments across the state.
