The Accord Party and the Osun State Police Command in Nigeria remain at odds over allegations of bias and neutrality in the lead-up to the August 15, 2026 governorship election, with police dismissing the claims as false and misleading.

Osun State Police have paraded Kareem Saheed and 23 others in connection with the killing of a 14-year-old boy and political thuggery in Osun, though Saheed denies involvement.

Osun State Police have launched an investigation into recent shootings, beefed up security, and assured residents of safety, urging them to report any information.

The Osun State Police Commissioner announced the arrest of three Ilobu chiefs and 16 others in connection with an attack on police personnel, but the community and the Commissioner have differing accounts regarding the arrests.

The Osun State Police Command has arrested two customs operatives in connection with the fatal shooting of a driver along the Osogbo–Iwo Road.

The Accord Party and the Osun State Police Command in Nigeria are at odds over allegations of bias and neutrality in the lead-up to the August 15, 2026 governorship election.

The Accord Party's national leadership has called for the immediate redeployment of Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, citing alleged political violence and killings ahead of upcoming elections.

The Osun State police command has issued a warning against spreading fake news regarding bandits, reassuring residents of its commitment to protecting lives and property.

Osun State Police have arrested five suspects following a violent shooting incident in Ilesa, attributing the clashes to rival cult groups.

The Osun State Police Command has arrested three suspected political thugs in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate Hon. Wole Oke, the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council.

Osun State Police have dismissed claims of an assassination attempt on the Ataoja of Osogbo, instead arraigning a suspect for unlawful entry after investigations found no evidence of an assassination plot.

The Osun State Police Command has issued a warning to political stakeholders against vandalizing campaign materials, urging restraint ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state.

The Osun State Police Command has enhanced security measures for Eid celebrations, issuing a warning to parents and guardians to caution their children against any acts that could disrupt public peace.