By SCM Reporter
OSOGBO — Ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in Osun State, the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Tunji Disu, has ordered an immediate end to the rising spate of political violence and killings in the state, dispatching a high-powered team to restore order.
The Deputy Inspector-General of Police (South-West), DIG Adegoke Fayoade, made this disclosure during a high-stakes courtesy and working visit to the Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, at the Government House in Osogbo.
DIG Fayoade, who led a team including the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Zone 11 and the state Commissioner of Police, stated that his mission followed a direct order from the Inspector-General to aggressively investigate all recent killings, dismantle criminal syndicates, and ensure that perpetrators face full prosecution.
Responding to the security chief, Governor Adeleke welcomed the federal intervention but adamantly stressed that temporary calm would not suffice without accountability. He insisted that the recent political killings of innocent Osun citizens must be thoroughly resolved to guarantee sustainable peace.
”While I welcome his commitment, I made it clear that peace can only be sustained when justice is served,” Governor Adeleke stated.
“The recent political killings of innocent Osun citizens must not go unresolved. Those behind these heinous crimes must be identified, arrested, and made to face the full weight of the law.”
The Governor further expressed his confidence in the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force and the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to deliver a peaceful, free, and fair election in the state.
”Our people deserve impartial policing, protection of lives and property, and an electoral process devoid of violence and intimidation. Together, we must ensure that politics is never allowed to claim innocent lives,” Adeleke added.
DIG Fayoade assured the Governor and the people of Osun State that the police force would remain neutral, re-strategize its operations, and enforce the rule of law firmly to prevent further thuggery as political campaigns heat up.
To give this report depth and local context for Punch readers, the following background elements have been woven into the narrative framework:
Rising Pre-Election Tensions: Osun State has historically faced volatile governorship transitions. As political parties mobilize for the upcoming gubernatorial poll, a sudden spike in gangsterism, thuggery, and unresolved assassinations has triggered widespread civilian apprehension.
The New Police Leadership: This operational directive is one of the first major electoral security tests for the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, who assumed office in early 2026.
The deployment of DIG Fayoade—a seasoned officer decorated for dismantling major syndicates in Lagos—underscores Abuja’s intent to curb regional breakdown of law and order.
The Call for Impartiality: A major undercurrent in Osun politics is the opposition and state executive’s anxiety regarding federal might.
By explicitly citing confidence in President Tinubu and demanding “impartial policing,” the state government is putting the police command on notice to ensure security operatives are not weaponized against local voters.
