Osun election: Law enforcement launches show of force along streets as electoral commission deploys voting equipment

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Officers of the Nigeria Police Force on Friday embarked on a route march in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.

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The exercise, which involved armed and unarmed police personnel, saw officers move through major roads and parts of the state capital in a display of security preparedness ahead of the poll.

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The route march formed part of efforts to reassure residents and demonstrate the readiness of security agencies to maintain law and order before, during and after the election.

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The development came as preparations intensified across the state for the governorship poll, with security operatives deployed to strategic locations.

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Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission on Friday commenced the distribution of non-sensitive electoral materials at its Osogbo Local Government Area office on Ilobu Road.

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The distribution of the materials is part of the commission’s preparations to ensure the smooth conduct of the election.

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Residents are expected to head to the polls on Saturday to elect the next governor of the state, amid heightened security and increased political activities across Osun.

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Watch the video below:

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𝐎𝐬𝐮𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐥: 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐎𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐬 𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐂 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬

Credit: Saheed Olugbon

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August 14, 2026

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