The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 295 suspects in connection with various incidents recorded during Saturday’s Osun State governorship election.

The Force spokesperson, Ani Iniedu, disclosed this on Sunday, saying 293 suspects were released on bail after screening, while two others remained in custody for further investigation and possible prosecution.

The arrests were made as part of heightened security operations across the state aimed at preventing electoral violence, vote-buying and other offences capable of disrupting the election.

“295 suspects were arrested during the election, and 293 have been released on bail after screening. So, we have two of them in custody for prosecution,” Iniedu said.

Ahead of the election, the police had warned political parties, candidates, supporters and other stakeholders against actions capable of undermining the electoral process, stressing that offenders would be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.

Meanwhile, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, said none of its personnel arrested any suspect during the election.

The NSCDC spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale, said the Corps deployed a comprehensive security arrangement across the state’s local government areas and wards to deter troublemakers and respond to emerging threats.

According to him, the deployment included armed and unarmed personnel stationed at strategic locations to protect voters, polling units and electoral materials.

“Three fully armed patrol teams, equipped with Hilux vehicles, were stationed in every local government area to maintain a visible deterrent and respond to major incidents,” Babawale said.

He added that three unarmed officers were assigned to each polling centre to maintain order and monitor activities, while two armed personnel were positioned about 500 metres from every polling centre.

“Two armed personnel were positioned 500 metres away from each polling centre, bringing the total deployment to five officers assigned to cover each polling unit,” he added.

The security measures were maintained throughout the voting and counting processes to ensure law and order during the election.

Osun Election: Police Arrest 295 Suspects, Release 293 On Bail

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