The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed reports alleging that hundreds of police personnel deployed to Osun State for the August 15, 2026 governorship election have remained in the state for weeks without adequate food and basic welfare provisions.
The Force said the continued deployment of the personnel was part of established post-election security procedures and was not an indication of neglect.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, CSP Ani Iniedu, stated this in a statement issued on Friday.
The clarification responds to reports published by sections of the media, PUNCH excluded.
The report, citing internal sources, said hundreds of officers drawn from as many as 50 Police Mobile Force squadrons remained in Osun weeks after the poll.
