By Kingsley Omonobi

The Force Headquarters on Tuesday disclosed that the Nigeria Police Force has commenced investigations into alleged inciting statements made by the Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba; Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Danjuma Shekwolo; and Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, among others.

The Police also disclosed that 154 suspects arrested in connection with various offences during the August 15 Osun State governorship election remain in custody, pending the conclusion of investigations and possible prosecution.

Force Public Relations Officer, FPRO, CSP Aniete Iniedu, disclosed this while responding to questions on the conduct of the Osun election and recent controversial statements by political actors.

Iniedu warned that inciting comments, particularly those relating to the electoral process, constitute criminal offences.