The Nigeria Police Force has reacted to reports (not by MyNigeria) that hundreds of police personnel deployed to Osun State for the August 15, 2026 Governorship Election have remained there for weeks under harsh conditions, lacking adequate food and basic welfare provisions.
The Force clarified that the continued presence of personnel in Osun State follows established post-election deployment procedures. This proactive measure sustains security, prevents post-election violence, addresses emerging threats, and ensures a smooth transition to normal policing. It said the duration of deployment is determined by operational and security needs.
“The Force rejects claims that personnel have been abandoned or subjected to inadequate welfare. All officers deployed for the election have received their approved entitlements, and command structures remain responsible for their welfare throughout the assignment,” it said.
The Force said portraying a planned post-election security deployment as institutional neglect is misleading, adding that such reporting misrepresents operational realities and may undermine personnel morale and public confidence in the Force.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to personnel welfare and will continue to deploy officers strategically wherever needed to protect lives, property, and public peace,” it said.
The Force urged reporting platforms to verify claims, especially those from unnamed sources, before publishing reports that could mislead the public or undermine security operations.
