Gov poll: Police lock down Osun, DIG, 30 CPs deployed

Ahead of the Osun governorship election, police deploy a DIG, 30 CPs, and 15,000 operatives, locking down the state to ensure security.

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August 14, 2026 · 10:01 · 5 min read

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Ahead of the Osun governorship election, police deploy a DIG, 30 CPs, and 15,000 operatives, locking down the state to ensure security.

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