08/14/2026
Police Restrict Amotekun, Vigilantes From Osun Governorship Election
The Nigeria Police Force has directed Amotekun, vigilante groups and other non-state security organisations not to participate in security operations during the Osun State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026.
According to the police, groups such as Amotekun, hunters’ associations, neighbourhood watch organisations and other community-based security outfits are not authorised to es**rt election materials, guard polling units, establish checkpoints or carry arms during the election.
The police warned political parties, candidates and their supporters against deploying or sponsoring such groups for election-related activities. Anyone who violates the directive could face arrest and prosecution.
The Force said election security would be handled by constitutionally recognised security agencies, with personnel deployed across the state to protect voters, electoral officials, materials and collation centres.
The police also urged all stakeholders to avoid violence, intimidation, vote buying, ballot snatching and other acts capable of disrupting the election.
