Police Ban Non-State Security Outfits Ahead of Osun Governorship Election
Nigerian police have prohibited non-state security organizations, including Amotekun and vigilantes, from participating in the Osun State governorship election. This measure aims to prevent electoral violence, while candidates continue to campaign and present their plans for the state.
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Police bar Amotekun, vigilantes from Osun gov poll
The Nigeria Police Force has barred Amotekun, vigilante groups, and other non-state security outfits from the Osun governorship election to ensure a peacef Read More: https://punchng.com/police-bar-amotekun-vigilantes-from-osun-gov-poll/
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ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has barred the Western Nigeria Security Network, Amotekun, vigilante groups, Joint Civilian Task Force, CJTF, hunters’ associations, community-based security groups and neighbourhood watch outfits from participating in security operations during Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. The Police said the non-state and quasi-security formations had no role in election […] The post Osun Election: Police bar Amotekun, CJTF, hunters, neighbourhood watch...
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