The police arrested 295 suspects over various incidents recorded during Saturday’s Osun State governorship election.
Of those arrested, 293 were released on bail after screening, while two suspects remained in custody for further investigation and prosecution.
The arrests came as security agencies stepped up surveillance and enforcement across the state to prevent violence, vote-buying and other electoral offences.
Speaking with The PUNCH, Force spokesman, Ani Iniedu, confirmed that two suspects were still being held and would undergo further investigation before facing prosecution for any offences established against them.
He said, “295 suspects were arrested during the election, and 293 have been released on bail after screening. So we have two of them in custody for prosecution,” he said.
The arrests formed part of the security measures deployed across Osun State to ensure the peaceful and credible conduct of the election.
Ahead of the poll, the police had warned political actors, supporters and other stakeholders against actions capable of disrupting the electoral process, stressing that violators would be arrested and prosecuted.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps said none of its personnel made any arrests during the election.
The NSCDC spokesman, Afolabi Babawale, said the Corps established comprehensive security structures across local government areas and wards to deter troublemakers and respond swiftly to emerging threats.
According to him, the agency deployed a multi-layered security arrangement involving armed and unarmed personnel to protect polling units and electoral materials.
“Three fully armed patrol teams, equipped with Hilux vehicles, were stationed in every local government area to maintain a visible deterrent and respond to major incidents.
“Also, three unarmed personnel were directly deployed to every polling centre to maintain order and monitor activities on-site.
“Two armed personnel were positioned 500 metres away from each polling centre, bringing the total deployment to five officers assigned to cover each polling unit,” he said.
