Osun government criticises police after SSG and others arrested
Osun State is experiencing heightened political tension after the arrest of the Secretary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaiye, and five others by the police. The state government and the Ademola Adeleke campaign have accused the police of targeting opposition figures. Police claim they recovered cash, voter cards, and other items during a raid on Igbalaiye’s residence, but government officials reject the allegations. Both sides have issued strong statements, with calls for fair treatment and a credible electoral process.
What happened
- The police arrested Teslim Igbalaiye and five others during a raid at his Osogbo residence, claiming to recover N4,810,500, voter cards, and other items.
- The Osun State Government and the Ademola Adeleke campaign allege the arrests are politically motivated and accuse the police of targeting opposition members.
- Police say one of the arrested individuals, Oladele Abiodun, is on their watchlist for criminal offences.
- The government claims the police raided multiple officials' residences without search warrants and detained family members.
- The police deny invading commissioners' homes and insist only six suspects were arrested based on credible intelligence.
