Osun Poll: Imole Campaign Hails IGP Over Arrest Of Suspected Political Thugs

The Imole Campaign Council for the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke has commended the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, for the recent arrest of suspected political thugs in Osun State, describing the development as a step towards ensuring a peaceful governorship election on August 15, 2026.

In a statement on Tuesday, the campaign spokesman, Barr. Pelumi Olajengbesi, said the arrests signalled a return to law and order in the state and underscored the police’s commitment to tackling political violence ahead of the election.

He recalled that he had last Thursday submitted a petition to the Inspector-General of Police, urging the deployment of a tactical team to curb politically motivated killings, arrest those responsible, protect residents and restore peace across the state.

According to him, the petition was followed by a visit to Osun by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the South-West Zone, Adegoke Fayoade, and the Assistant Inspector-General of Police overseeing Zone 11.

Olajengbesi said the intervention of the police leadership had already begun yielding results, noting that ongoing arrests of suspected perpetrators had strengthened public confidence in the security architecture ahead of the poll.

“I want to commend the IGP for his swift response to ridding our state of criminality and gangsterism. With feet on the ground, and the ongoing arrests of perpetrators of crime, the people of Osun have the confidence to go into the August election in a peaceful atmosphere devoid of fear of violence, intimidation or coercion,” he said.

Olajengbesi further expressed optimism that the improved security situation would encourage eligible voters to participate freely in the election and strengthen confidence in the democratic process.

“The morale of Osun people is further boosted with the IGP’s swift response to securing lives and property and they are encouraged to troop out en masse to cast their votes on August 15, 2026,” he added.