The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, said the appointment of election CP was to restore confidence in the Osun State Command of the police ahead of the August 15 governorship election.

Etaifo disclosed that he was mandated by the Inspector-General of Police to restore peace and coordinate security operations across Osun State ahead of the election.

Ahead of the August 15 Osun governorship election, the IG has deployed 15,000 policemen to ensure security and warns troublemakers of severe consequences.